Millions of residents in parts of the northeastern U.S. are stuck at home under road travel bans and blizzard warnings as a fierce winter storm threatens the densely populated region overnight.

A blizzard continues to pummel the Northeast on Monday morning, leaving more than 40 million people under warnings as heavy snowfall and hurricane-force winds bear down. Over 2 feet of snow has been reported by the National Weather Service in parts of New Jersey,

Snow fell at a rate of 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7.6 centimeters) an hour early Monday from New York through Massachusetts.

India, Feb. 23 -- A strong and historic winter storm has started impacting the northeastern part of the United States, putting close to 59 million people under weather warnings. The storm has already caused widespread power failures,

Winter storm live updates: Blizzard warnings blanket Northeast as heavy snow and high winds cause travel chaos New York City had already seen 9-11 inches of snow early Monday and a travel ban will remain in place until noon ET, with officials warning the storm could rank among the city’s 10 worst in 150 years.

The storm in late January was bad enough. This one is bringing true blizzard conditions, and the city has stepped up its response.

Winter Storm Hernando Live: Blizzard warnings extended from Maryland to Maine as New Yorkers received urgent cellphone alerts Sunday night announcing a ban on non-emergency travel on all streets through noon Monday due to “dangerous blizzard conditions.

Blizzard warnings were issued Saturday for New York City, New Jersey, southern New England and coastal communities along the East Coast.

New York City officials have warned the storm could rank among the city's worst in 150 years as several states across the US declared states of emergency. Follow for the latest updates.