Northeastern US badly hit by heavy snowstorm

Over 1,700 flights were cancelled, and schools and government offices were closed in northeastern United States Friday due to heavy snowstorm and dangerously cold conditions. While most of the cities received heavy snowfall paralyzing road transportation, the towns of Boxford and Topsfield saw record 2-feet snow accumulation. Meteorologists said the temperature would drop to 11-17 degree Celsius below normal Saturday.