Scenes from Northeast snow storm (16 images)

Heavy snowfall has canceled flights, cut electricity and closed schools around the Northeast this week. Here's a look at the wintry scenes from New York City and Washington, D.C.

A pedestrian holds an umbrella while crossing the street after a major snow storm in New York City on Tuesday. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

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A man lifts his dog to navigate through melted snow puddles. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

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A major nor'easter dropped more than 16 inches of snow in Manhattan and as much as 30 inches in parts on New York state and New Jersey. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

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Children and adults ride on sleds in a snow-covered Central Park. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

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