Drivers in much of the American Northeast navigated a treacherous mix of rain, sleet and snow Monday as a storm blamed for at least 14 deaths blanketed the region after glazing roads in the Midwest, according to AP. Schools canceled or delayed classes from New York to Maine as highways turned slippery and wind gusted to 40 mph (64 kph) in parts of the region. The speed limit on part of the Massachusetts Turnpike was cut to 40 mph (64 kph) as police reported numerous traffic accidents around the state during the morning commute. Most courts in Maine closed for the day and Gov. John Baldacci considered sending state workers home early.
