Brian Mann

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Here in upstate New York, rain coated trees and power lines overnight with thick layers of ice in some areas.

The power company National Grid says crews are working to clean up debris and restore power to thousands of customers.

Heavy rain and snow with whiteout conditions are expected to continue through New Year's Eve in some areas.

Because of wind and road conditions, a ban on empty tractor-trailer trucks is in effect in western New York.

The National Weather Service has also issued ice storm warnings for parts of eastern Vermont.

Writing on social media, Vermont Governor Phil Scott said travel is expected to be hazardous through Monday afternoon, with more power outages possible.

Brian Mann, NPR News, Westport, New York.

Here in upstate New York, rain coated trees and power lines overnight with thick layers of ice in some areas.

The power company National Grid says crews are working to clean up debris and restore power to thousands of customers.

Heavy rain and snow with whiteout conditions are expected to continue through New Year's Eve in some areas.

Because of wind and road conditions, a ban on empty tractor-trailer trucks is in effect in western New York.

The National Weather Service has also issued ice storm warnings for parts of eastern Vermont.

Writing on social media, Vermont Governor Phil Scott said travel is expected to be hazardous through Monday afternoon, with more power outages possible.

Brian Mann, NPR News, Westport, New York.

Trump has opposed wind power for years, and his administration now says five big projects along the Atlantic coast need further review from the Defense Department.

Critics point out the projects all received federal permits after extensive scrutiny by the military.

In a joint statement, governors from Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island called this pause baseless and reckless.

They said further delays for completed and nearly completed wind projects will cost jobs and drive up electricity costs for consumers.

Trump's opposition to wind power hasn't fared well in the courts.