Overview
- The Weather Prediction Center reported snowfall rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour with near-impossible travel in parts of the Mid-Atlantic and New England on Monday.
- Blizzard warnings from the National Weather Service cover Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts, with whiteout conditions expected.
- PETA warned that pets can die if left outside in this cold and urged owners to bring animals indoors, noting past cases of tethered dogs found dead or dying in storms.
- Veterinarian Dr. Jake Tedaldi advised breed-dependent limits on outdoor time, recommending roughly 30 minutes at most for short-haired dogs and immediate reentry if pets show distress.
- Experts recommend protecting paws with booties or paraffin products, rinsing and drying feet after walks, using pet-safe ice melts, and keeping dogs leashed with ID to prevent them from getting lost.