Linus canceled 6,886 domestic flights in a 48-hour span, according to the flight-tracking website FlightAware. Linus completed a 10-day period that was the snowiest on record for Boston, shutting down schools and businesses in the city. And it killed 12 people during its march across at least two dozen states, affecting the Southwest, Great Plains, Midwest and Northeast along its frigid path.
The remainders of the winter storm lingered Tuesday morning in New England, where more than a foot of snow fell in some areas. Boston's MBTA train system was reporting delays, and the city announced a parade for the world champion New England Patriots would be delayed until Wednesday to give crews an extra 24 hours to clear roadways.
But even with some 40 inches of snow on the ground, Bostonians were determined to enjoy the days after the Patriots' championship.
After one of Detroit's biggest snowfalls on record, normal life was resuming Tuesday for the city's residents. Trash collectors would be operating on a holiday schedule, meaning residents would have their garbage collected one day after the normal schedule, according to The Associated Press. Plows would be out on side streets to clear remaining snow from the streets, and citizens were being asked to report any unplowed roads to local officials, the report added.
Hundreds of Detroit-area schools were closed Tuesday as the city continued its attempt to prepare the infrastructure for travel, The AP added.
Linus even made an appearance in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, where the famous groundhog, Phil, still managed to see his shadow as freezing rain and light snow faded in and out during the event. According to legend, there will be another 6 weeks of winter – a winter that's coming on strong after a slow start.
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