New Delhi, Jan. 27 -- A major winter storm dropped over a foot of snow across Connecticut, Central Texas, and Massachusetts forcing several schools to stay closed on Tuesday, according to a several media reports.

The ctpost reported that the bitter cold that followed will also stop the snow from melting for the next few days in Connecticut.

Northern areas of the state received over 20 inches of snow on Sunday, while other regions saw totals ranging from 12 to 15 inches, according to National Weather Service data, the ctpost reported.

Boston recorded 19 inches of snowfall in the past 24 hours, with more expected overnight and temperatures remaining dangerously low.

As a result, Boston Public Schools will remain closed on Tuesday, Janua...