Infrared storm image

This satellite image from NOAA's GOES-13 satellite shows the infrared view of the winter storm closing in on New England.

In preparation for the potential turmoil the snowstorm could cause, subways have been closed, train services suspended, and more than 3,000 airlines flights in and out of the region have been canceled.

When looking at these satellite images, it's easy to draw comparisons to superstorm Sandy which devastated the Northeast region in late October.