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Crews have rescued 48 people from two tram cars at a New Hampshire ski resort after it became stuck 40ft off the ground in subzero temperatures.Crews have rescued 48 people from two tram cars at a New Hampshire ski resort after it became stuck 40ft off the ground in subzero temperatures.
The trams became stuck shortly before 2pm Sunday at Cannon Mountain aerial tramway in Franconia in the White Mountains. The trams became stuck shortly before 2pm on Sunday at Cannon Mountain aerial tramway in Franconia in the White Mountains.
Skier Paula Tracy, who was on one tram, said she evacuated around 4.45pm. She said the people on the trams, mostly adult skiers, felt a “jolt” before they stopped. Skier Paula Tracy, who was on one tram, said she evacuated about 4.45pm. She said the people on the trams, mostly adult skiers, felt a “jolt” before they stopped.
A Cannon Mountain spokesman said people were rappelled down to safety from the lower and upper parts of the car.A Cannon Mountain spokesman said people were rappelled down to safety from the lower and upper parts of the car.
No injuries were reported after the cars were apparently affected by a service brake issue.No injuries were reported after the cars were apparently affected by a service brake issue.
Snow and sleet were hitting from the mid-Atlantic to the north-east on Monday, but with many people off for Presidents’ Day it was a day to stay at home for most.Snow and sleet were hitting from the mid-Atlantic to the north-east on Monday, but with many people off for Presidents’ Day it was a day to stay at home for most.
After much of the north-eastern United States experienced record cold on Valentine’s Day, the National Weather Service said Monday would be snowy in many areas before sleet or freezing rain started and rain finally arrived.After much of the north-eastern United States experienced record cold on Valentine’s Day, the National Weather Service said Monday would be snowy in many areas before sleet or freezing rain started and rain finally arrived.
Washington mayor Muriel Bowser said she deployed the DC snow team Sunday ahead of the storm, which is expected to deliver a sloppy mix of snow, sleet and rain. One to 3 inches is forecast for Monday. The mayor of Washington, Muriel Bowse,r said she deployed the DC snow team on Sunday ahead of the storm, which is expected to deliver a sloppy mix of snow, sleet and rain. One to three inches is forecast for Monday.
Outside the nation’s capital, the Virginia department of transportation staged nearly 2,500 trucks to treat and clear roads. Outside the nation’s capital, the Virginia department of transportation deployed nearly 2,500 trucks to treat and clear roads.
Philadelphia also could see 1-3in of snow and New York City could get up to 4in before the transition to wet weather begins.Philadelphia also could see 1-3in of snow and New York City could get up to 4in before the transition to wet weather begins.
Meteorologist Bruce Sullivan said there could be significant snowfall anywhere from 4-8in in eastern Ohio, western Pennsylvania and western New York.Meteorologist Bruce Sullivan said there could be significant snowfall anywhere from 4-8in in eastern Ohio, western Pennsylvania and western New York.
Some mountainous areas such as in North Carolina could get even more snow.Some mountainous areas such as in North Carolina could get even more snow.
The weather could have less impact because schools and many workplaces will be closed for the federal holiday and traffic should be lighter than usual.The weather could have less impact because schools and many workplaces will be closed for the federal holiday and traffic should be lighter than usual.
By Tuesday, when temperatures increase, Sullivan said the rain and some runoff could cause flooding in some areas.By Tuesday, when temperatures increase, Sullivan said the rain and some runoff could cause flooding in some areas.
Sunday’s teeth-chattering temperatures were some of the coldest on record.Sunday’s teeth-chattering temperatures were some of the coldest on record.
From New York and Boston to Providence, Rhode Island, and Hartford, Connecticut, temperatures on Sunday morning dipped to as low as -40F (-40C) on Mount Washington in New Hampshire.From New York and Boston to Providence, Rhode Island, and Hartford, Connecticut, temperatures on Sunday morning dipped to as low as -40F (-40C) on Mount Washington in New Hampshire.
The National Weather Service said the temperature in New York City’s Central Park fell to -1F (-18C), a record low for the date. The last time it was below zero in Central Park was in January 1994.The National Weather Service said the temperature in New York City’s Central Park fell to -1F (-18C), a record low for the date. The last time it was below zero in Central Park was in January 1994.
Boston reached -9F (-23C), breaking the record set in 1934 by 6F (3.3C). It reached -16F (-27C) in Worcester, Massachusetts, breaking the 1979 record of -11F (-19C).Boston reached -9F (-23C), breaking the record set in 1934 by 6F (3.3C). It reached -16F (-27C) in Worcester, Massachusetts, breaking the 1979 record of -11F (-19C).
Providence hit -9F (-23C) and Hartford -12F (-19C), also breaking records from 1979.Providence hit -9F (-23C) and Hartford -12F (-19C), also breaking records from 1979.
In Montpelier, Vermont, the overnight temperature hit -19F (-28C), tying a record set in 2003. And South Lincoln, Vermont, recorded -27F (-33C).In Montpelier, Vermont, the overnight temperature hit -19F (-28C), tying a record set in 2003. And South Lincoln, Vermont, recorded -27F (-33C).
Temperatures were so low in some spots, utilities were knocked out. A frozen regulator left about 400 customers in Connecticut without natural gas service and officials believe extreme cold in Vermont broke a utility pole, knocking out service to about 1,500.Temperatures were so low in some spots, utilities were knocked out. A frozen regulator left about 400 customers in Connecticut without natural gas service and officials believe extreme cold in Vermont broke a utility pole, knocking out service to about 1,500.
An emergency generator didn’t kick in for Sheffield selectboard chairman Walter Smith, who said he lost a greenhouse full of about 500 orchids.An emergency generator didn’t kick in for Sheffield selectboard chairman Walter Smith, who said he lost a greenhouse full of about 500 orchids.
“I’ve got it working now, but it’s too late,” he said.“I’ve got it working now, but it’s too late,” he said.
The cold kept many people inside. In a New Jersey bagel shop that’s usually brimming with customers on Sunday mornings, Joe Weir was among a small handful of people who sat drinking coffee.The cold kept many people inside. In a New Jersey bagel shop that’s usually brimming with customers on Sunday mornings, Joe Weir was among a small handful of people who sat drinking coffee.
“I just came from a church service, and it definitely wasn’t as packed as it usually is,” the 60-year-old Toms River man said. “We have a lot of elderly parishioners, and when the weather gets bad or real cold like this, a lot of them choose to stay in and watch a Mass on TV instead of going to church. Can’t say I blame them.”“I just came from a church service, and it definitely wasn’t as packed as it usually is,” the 60-year-old Toms River man said. “We have a lot of elderly parishioners, and when the weather gets bad or real cold like this, a lot of them choose to stay in and watch a Mass on TV instead of going to church. Can’t say I blame them.”
But on Sunday, officials were only concerned by the cold they said was dangerous and could be fatal to those spending too much time outdoors especially the homeless.But on Sunday, officials were only concerned by the cold they said was dangerous and could be fatal to those spending too much time outdoors especially the homeless.
Outreach teams brought 105 people into New York shelters, and 288 showed up at hospitals and health facilities including more than 20 who were brought in for care needed immediately, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said at a news conference inside a lower Manhattan subway station. Outreach teams brought 105 people into New York shelters, and 288 showed up at hospitals and health facilities including more than 20 who were brought in for care needed immediately, New York’s Mayor Bill de Blasio said at a news conference inside a lower Manhattan subway station.