Winter Storm Stella has devastated the northeast with deep heavy snow, very strong winds and high tides. Blizzard warnings continue in six states causing travel disruptions.

This winter storm has broken records and is the heaviest snowstorm so far in Binghamton, New York which is one of the most badly-affected areas in the state. Residents are warned to stay indoors and to keep safe as roads remain closed. Strong winds could cause power outages and falling trees.

Winter Storm Stella has caused 28.8 inches of snow to fall over Binghamton, NY, The Weather Channel reported. The waist-deep snow has been recorded at the Binghamton Regional Airport and reports say that this amount of snow will continue to fall till Wednesday. Northeast states of New York to Maine will still be under blizzard warnings.

Other areas badly affected by Winter Storm Stella include Leonardsville, New York with 34 inches of snow, Middletown, Connecticut with 21 inches, Bridgton, Maine with 20.7 inches, Sabillasville, Maryland with 11 inches, Vernon, New Jersey with 20.3 inches, Williamstown, Massachusetts with 19 inches, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania with 32.3 inches and Damascus, Pennsylvania with 30 inches of snow among others.

Commuters are the most affected by Winter Storm Stella especially in New York and New Jersey. The New York Times posted the latest transit situation saying that above ground train service have been restored while trains remain to have limited service. Metro-North service was restored but will have limited services, the Amtrak was suspended between New York and Boston and between NY and Albany while the Long Island Rail Road and PATH is running but with expected delays.

N.J. Transit has suspended service in the light of Winter Storm Stella on Tuesday and will resume services on Wednesday. Bridges remain open and tunnels are also open. Mayor Bill de Blasio advised New Yorkers to stay off roads and sidewalks and announced that schools will reopen on Wednesday.

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