A winter storm system moved through the Pittsburgh area on Monday, dumping several inches of snow throughout the region in the process. Heavy snow began to blanket parts of the area early on Monday and continued to accumulate throughout the afternoon and the evening.

A severe winter storm has paralyzed life across the United States, with heavy snowfall and high winds affecting 60 million people. Several states have declared emergencies, and roads are closed due to the extreme weather conditions Central America has been shivering under a severe winter storm.