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US blizzard 2016: Clear-up after mammoth snowfall US blizzard 2016: Clearing up after huge snowstorm
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A travel ban in New York City has ended as the eastern US begins digging out from the weekend's massive snowstorm. Millions of people across the eastern US are clearing up after the weekend's massive snowstorm that virtually paralysed the region.
New York, the most populated city in the US, saw its second-highest snowfall since records began in 1869, Mayor Bill de Blasio said. They have been digging out their cars and clearing pathways of snow which reached 3ft (91cm) in five states.
As five states saw snowfall of 3ft (91cm) or more, AP news agency reported the deaths of at least 28 people. Public transport remains severely disrupted as the working week is set to begin. Many flights have been cancelled.
People died in car accidents, from carbon monoxide poisoning and from heart attacks while shovelling snow. Government buildings in Washington and many schools will be closed on Monday.
The storm, dubbed "Snowmageddon" and "Snowzilla", is now weakening and heading for the Atlantic Ocean. At least 29 deaths have been reported since Friday, when the blizzard began, as a result of car accidents, carbon monoxide poisoning and heart attacks suffered while shovelling snow.
It has affected some 85 million people, cutting power at one point to 300,000 people. The heaviest fall was recorded in Glengary, West Virginia, which had 42in.
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In Washington DC, the metro remains closed and air travel in the region faces further disruption. The storm, dubbed "Snowmageddon" and "Snowzilla", has now weakened and headed out into the Atlantic Ocean.
Some 7,000 flights were cancelled across the eastern US this weekend and disruption is to continue into the working week, with at least 615 cancelled for Monday. It affected some 85 million people, at one point cutting the power of 300,000 people. The heaviest fall was recorded in Glengary, West Virginia, which had 42in.
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In New York City - which saw its second-highest snowfall since records began in 1869 - a travel ban that effectively shut the city down now been lifted.
However, officials are urging residents to stay off the roads while they are cleared by snow ploughs.
The city's subway is now operating, but overground services remain suspended.
In Washington DC, an "extremely limited" metro, rail and bus service is due to run and residents have been warned to expect delays. Officials said fares would not be charged.
Federal government offices and public schools in the US capital will remain shut throughout the day.
Why was there so much snow?Why was there so much snow?
Elements often come together to create snow, but not always in the same way and to this extent - it was the "perfect" winter stormElements often come together to create snow, but not always in the same way and to this extent - it was the "perfect" winter storm
By the time the snow had stopped falling after two days, late on Saturday, New York's Central Park had received 26.8in, the second-biggest fall recorded since 1869.By the time the snow had stopped falling after two days, late on Saturday, New York's Central Park had received 26.8in, the second-biggest fall recorded since 1869.
The total was just 0.1in (0.25cm) shy of the all-time high, 26.9in, recorded in February 2006.The total was just 0.1in (0.25cm) shy of the all-time high, 26.9in, recorded in February 2006.
However, the 26.6in that fell in the park on Saturday alone was a one-day record for the city.However, the 26.6in that fell in the park on Saturday alone was a one-day record for the city.
New York bridges and tunnels reopened on Sunday morning. Broadway shows, cancelled on Saturday, will take place again. States of emergency were declared in 11 states and in the District of Columbia.
Governor Andrew Cuomo said the Long Island Rail Road would remain out of action until at least Monday as the line had suffered "significant damage".
"This one is a cautionary tale for all of us," New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Sunday. "A storm that a day before, on Friday, was still being projected at eight to 12 inches, ends up being close to 27 inches."
States of emergency were declared in 11 states and in the District of Columbia, which has been slower to resume services than New York and Philadelphia.
DC director of homeland security Chris Geller warned on Sunday that roads would turn icy overnight, and urged people not to drive.
The capital's Mayor, Muriel Bowser, asked residents to help clear snow from the business district.
The US House of Representatives said it would not now vote on legislation on Tuesday and Wednesday because of the winter weather in Washington. The next vote is expected on 1 February.
In Kentucky, Pennsylvania and West Virginia, drivers were stranded for hours on snowbound highways.In Kentucky, Pennsylvania and West Virginia, drivers were stranded for hours on snowbound highways.
At least five people in the New York area died while shovelling or removing snow, the New York Times reports.
Among other deaths attributed to the storm was that of a man in North Carolina who stopped to help a motorist whose car had veered off an icy road. Police said the Good Samaritan was shot by the man he had gone to help.
In Ohio, a teenager sledging behind an all-terrain vehicle was hit by a lorry and killed.
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