Weather warning as blizzard bites

People advised to stay home after storm shuts schools, grounds flights

NEW YORK - Snow began blanketing the northeastern United States on Tuesday as a winter storm packing blizzard conditions rolled into the region, prompting public officials to ask people to stay home while airlines grounded flights and schools canceled classes.

The storm also caused the postponement of a meeting between President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Angela Merkel, with the White House saying the visit will go ahead on Friday.