Six US states declare a state of emergency as snow storms sweep north along the eastern coast, grounding more than 2,000 flights and suspending rail and bus services.

Channel 4 News
"Winds of up to 35 miles an hour pummelled eastern states forcing six, including Massachusetts and Maine, to declare a state of emergency - imposing driving bans and urging residents to stay off the roads. Among the heaviest hit were New Jersey, New York City and western Long Island – where up to 25 inches of snow had been forecast."