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| US snowstorm: Millions prepare for huge blizzard | US snowstorm: Millions prepare for huge blizzard |
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| A huge blizzard bearing down on the US east coast is expected to dump near-record levels of snow on Washington and the Mid-Atlantic region. | A huge blizzard bearing down on the US east coast is expected to dump near-record levels of snow on Washington and the Mid-Atlantic region. |
| More than 50 million people have been warned of a "potentially paralysing storm" late on Friday that will bring 24ins (60cm) of snow within hours. | More than 50 million people have been warned of a "potentially paralysing storm" late on Friday that will bring 24ins (60cm) of snow within hours. |
| There are warnings the blizzard could cause power outages and will bring road and air travel to a halt. | There are warnings the blizzard could cause power outages and will bring road and air travel to a halt. |
| A rush for supplies led to long queues and empty shelves at supermarkets. | A rush for supplies led to long queues and empty shelves at supermarkets. |
| The weather system has already proved to be deadly, with two drivers killed in North Carolina, one in Tennessee and a pedestrian dead in Maryland. | The weather system has already proved to be deadly, with two drivers killed in North Carolina, one in Tennessee and a pedestrian dead in Maryland. |
| In summary: | In summary: |
| High winds could compound problems, with 30mph (50km/h) winds forecast for Manhattan on Saturday, and even stronger gusts in Washington and Baltimore. | High winds could compound problems, with 30mph (50km/h) winds forecast for Manhattan on Saturday, and even stronger gusts in Washington and Baltimore. |
| National Weather Service director Louis Uccellini said the system had "the potential of being an extremely dangerous storm that could affect over 50 million people". | National Weather Service director Louis Uccellini said the system had "the potential of being an extremely dangerous storm that could affect over 50 million people". |
| He added: "We are talking about a potentially paralysing storm that is already setting up." | He added: "We are talking about a potentially paralysing storm that is already setting up." |
| The record snowfall for Washington is 28ins (71cm) that fell during a two-day period in January 1922. | The record snowfall for Washington is 28ins (71cm) that fell during a two-day period in January 1922. |
| Boston, which bore the brunt of repeated snowstorms last year, is expected to escape relatively lightly this time, with just a few inches. | Boston, which bore the brunt of repeated snowstorms last year, is expected to escape relatively lightly this time, with just a few inches. |
| Snowfall predictions | Snowfall predictions |
| Why do so many people die shovelling snow? | Why do so many people die shovelling snow? |
| 10 weird things Americans are doing in the snow | 10 weird things Americans are doing in the snow |
| A light dusting of snow on Wednesday night caused gridlock in Washington, raising fears about what lies ahead. | A light dusting of snow on Wednesday night caused gridlock in Washington, raising fears about what lies 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 and even President Barack Obama's motorcade got snarled up in it, spending an hour and 12 minutes on a half-hour journey to the White House. | Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser tweeted an apology and even President Barack Obama's motorcade got snarled up in it, spending an hour and 12 minutes on a half-hour journey to the White House. |
| Do you live on the US east coast? How are you preparing for the blizzard? Or do you live somewhere else in the world that receives a lot of snow? If so, how do you prepare? You can email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk with your comments. | |
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