Martial law in five states because of the snowstorm

Martial law in five states because of the snowstorm

Everything stopped when the entire northeastern United States Friday was hit by a blizzard Friday. Planes, cars and trains stood still, and it is declared a state of emergency in five states.

Blizzard led to major problems for motorists, trains and especially air travel. Early Saturday storm hit the central part of Connecticut. and more than 40 centimeters of snow is snowing in some places in the state.

More than 500,000 homes and businesses lost power Saturday as a result of heavy, wet precipitation in the form of snow, reports the AP.

- This is a storm of epic proportions. Stay away from the roads. Stay home, said Boston Mayor Thomas Menino.

Canadian meteorologists reported that while the heaviest snowfall is expected Wednesday, U.S. time. According to the AP and USA Today to the storm also be the reason that four people have been killed in the northeastern United States and Canada.