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| 'Crippling' snow storm could slam US east coast | 'Crippling' snow storm could slam US east coast |
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| Millions of people along the US mid-Atlantic region should be bracing for "perhaps crippling" snow, the National Weather Service has said. | Millions of people along the US mid-Atlantic region should be bracing for "perhaps crippling" snow, the National Weather Service has said. |
| Forecasters say two feet of snow could fall over the weekend in some areas, with Washington to bear the brunt. | Forecasters say two feet of snow could fall over the weekend in some areas, with Washington to bear the brunt. |
| There are warnings the blizzard could cause power outages and bring road and air travel to a halt. | There are warnings the blizzard could cause power outages and bring road and air travel to a halt. |
| A light dusting of snow on Wednesday night caused gridlock in Washington, raising fears about what is ahead. | A light dusting of snow on Wednesday night caused gridlock in Washington, raising fears about what is ahead. |
| Routine commutes lasted up to three hours and some people abandoned their cars, after an inch fell - a fraction of what is expected on Friday and Saturday. | Routine commutes lasted up to three hours and some people abandoned their cars, after an inch fell - a fraction of what is expected on Friday and Saturday. |
| Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser tweeted an apology to her constituents, saying that officials had "failed to deploy the necessary resources in response to the snow - for that I am sorry". | Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser tweeted an apology to her constituents, saying that officials had "failed to deploy the necessary resources in response to the snow - for that I am sorry". |
| Among those affected was President Barack Obama, whose motorcade spent an hour and 12 minutes trying to get him from an airport back to the White House - a trip that typically takes about a half hour. | Among those affected was President Barack Obama, whose motorcade spent an hour and 12 minutes trying to get him from an airport back to the White House - a trip that typically takes about a half hour. |
| But it is what lies ahead that is occupying the thoughts of millions of people living on the US east coast. | But it is what lies ahead that is occupying the thoughts of millions of people living on the US east coast. |
| Long queues have formed at supermarkets, as people anticipate shop closures over the weekend. | Long queues have formed at supermarkets, as people anticipate shop closures over the weekend. |
| "Heavy snow and blowing snow will cause dangerous conditions and will be a threat to life and property," the National Weather Service warned. | "Heavy snow and blowing snow will cause dangerous conditions and will be a threat to life and property," the National Weather Service warned. |
| Ms Bowser declared a state of emergency in Washington, which will remain in effect for 15 days, allowing the District of Columbia government to request federal disaster aid. | |
| Governors in Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Virginia have also declared states of emergency. | |
| Across the US east coast at a glance: | Across the US east coast at a glance: |