Because of this here:
Via the ARRL:
Snowfall that started early this morning in the Mid-Atlantic States was just the first hint of what weather forecasters are calling a potentially historic and dangerous winter storm that is predicted to affect the entire Eastern Seaboard of the US. In addition, the gathering storm carries the threat of high winds, blowing and drifting snow, “whiteout conditions,” and possible — perhaps likely — power outages. A state of emergency has been declared in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, and Connecticut Gov Dan Malloy ordered a statewide travel ban effective at 9 PM on Monday, January 26. ARRL Headquarters will be closed on Tuesday, January 27. Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) organizations in states that could experience blizzard conditions later today and into January 27 are already gearing up.
To give you an idea of bad this thing is going to be; here are some links via Drudge Report:
28 MILLION IN BLIZZARD ZONE
CUOMO VOWS: SUBWAYS WILL NOT CLOSE…
4,000+ flights canceled…
‘Tidal wave of snow’…
CT gov orders all cars off road by 9 PM…
Grocery stores cleaned out…
RADAR…SATELLITE…WINTER STORM STATEMENTS…CRISIS MAP…
LATEST: NYC… BOSTON… PHILLY…
