In pictures: Snow storm hits north-eastern US

27 January 2015

Residents of cities across much of the north-eastern United States have woken up to heavy snow, with up to 60cm (24in) falling in places across New York state, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

A couple walk on the Brooklyn Bridge in New York after a snowstorm — Image caption,
Many areas in the north-eastern US are blanketed in snow, although in New York City it was less deep than originally feared.

Man skis in Central Park in New York (27 January 2015) — Image caption,
In New York City, forecasts were downgraded and a driving ban was lifted. The mayor said the city had "dodged a bullet".

A man wearing a hat with a penguin on it walks at the nearly deserted New York's Times Square — Image caption,
New York's Times Square, usually packed during rush hour, was quiet on Tuesday morning.

A passerby and her dog skis through an accumulation of snow on January 27, 2015 in Central Park in New York — Image caption,
Central Park became an unlikely winter sports venue.

Snow is seen piled up on the graves of veterans at the Long Island National Cemetery in the Suffolk County area of Farmingdale, New York — Image caption,
But elsewhere in New York State, the snow fell much more heavily, like here on Long Island.

Snow accumulates on a Boston Common memorial honouring African-American Civil War soldiers from Massachusetts during a winter snowstorm Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015 — Image caption,
Massachusetts saw some of the heaviest snowfalls.

Charlie Glover leaves a two foot tall path as he uses a snow blower to dig himself out of the snow on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015 in New Bedford, Mass — Image caption,
Forecasters say blizzard conditions will continue in the Boston area throughout the day.

A man and boy ride a sled down Cedar Hill in Central Park — Image caption,
Schools are expected to remain closed until Wednesday.

Henry Reyes shovels the sidewalk on Mt. Vernon Street during a blizzard in Boston, Massachusetts January 27, 2015 — Image caption,
The public has been asked to avoid travel unless completely necessary.

Drifted snow is piled along the wall of a house after a winter storm, Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015, in Marlborough, Mass — Image caption,
The storm is expected to move into Canada next.