Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/nasa-captures-winter-storm-blanketing-northeastern-us Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter NASA captures winter storm blanketing northeastern U.S. Nation Jan 3, 2014 5:31 PM EDT The first winter storm of 2014 blanketed parts of the U.S. with snow, ice, heavy winds and bitter cold. Photo by NASA NASA’s Aqua satellite captured a true-color image of Thursday’s massive winter storm moving up the east coast of United States. The satellite was able to compile the image using a Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer during several passes over the U.S. The winter storm, 2014’s first, shut down cities in the Midwest as it made its way towards the Northeast, where it left a foot of snow in some areas Thursday. Freezing temperatures and heavy winds continued in the storm’s aftermath Friday. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now
The first winter storm of 2014 blanketed parts of the U.S. with snow, ice, heavy winds and bitter cold. Photo by NASA NASA’s Aqua satellite captured a true-color image of Thursday’s massive winter storm moving up the east coast of United States. The satellite was able to compile the image using a Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer during several passes over the U.S. The winter storm, 2014’s first, shut down cities in the Midwest as it made its way towards the Northeast, where it left a foot of snow in some areas Thursday. Freezing temperatures and heavy winds continued in the storm’s aftermath Friday. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now