COLUMBUS — A fast-moving spring snowstorm stretched from Ohio to coastal southern New England early Monday, spreading a wintry mix that made for a slow and slushy commute to start the work week.
The National Weather Service reports more than 2 1/2 inches of snow fell in parts of central Ohio and the storm system was expected to drop 2 to 6 inches of snow on parts of the Northeast while other areas saw accumulation only on grassy surfaces.
The driving conditions may have been a factor in several auto accidents which briefly closed US 33 in Marysville early Monday morning.
A winter weather advisory was in effect in New York, and a steady snow forced the Yankees to postpone their scheduled 1:05 p.m. home opener against Tampa Bay.
Some school districts closed for the day and others opted for a delayed opening. In the New York City area, LaGuardia, Kennedy and Newark Liberty airports all reported some flight disruptions.
The storm was forecast to move off the coast later in the day, giving way to gradually warming temperatures and melting.
Monday’s snowstorm was the fifth to move through the area after four nor’easters in March.