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| US blizzard 2016: Clearing up after huge snowstorm | US blizzard 2016: Clearing up after huge snowstorm |
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| Millions of people across the eastern US are clearing up after the weekend's massive snowstorm that virtually paralysed the region. | Millions of people across the eastern US are clearing up after the weekend's massive snowstorm that virtually paralysed the region. |
| They have been digging out their cars and clearing pathways of snow which reached 3ft (91cm) in five states. | They have been digging out their cars and clearing pathways of snow which reached 3ft (91cm) in five states. |
| Public transport remains disrupted as the working week is set to begin. Many flights have been cancelled. | |
| Government buildings in Washington and many schools will be closed on Monday. | Government buildings in Washington and many schools will be closed on Monday. |
| 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. | 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. |
| 17 pictures that sum up the snowstorm | 17 pictures that sum up the snowstorm |
| How New Yorkers avoided going stir crazy | How New Yorkers avoided going stir crazy |
| US blizzard clear-up as it happened | US blizzard clear-up as it happened |
| Why do so many people die shovelling snow? | Why do so many people die shovelling snow? |
| The storm, dubbed "Snowmageddon" and "Snowzilla", has now weakened and headed out into the Atlantic Ocean. | The storm, dubbed "Snowmageddon" and "Snowzilla", has now weakened and headed out into the Atlantic Ocean. |
| 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. | 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. |
| Free rides | Free rides |
| 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. | 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. | However, officials are urging residents to stay off the roads while they are cleared by snow ploughs. |
| New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority has said that almost all public transport services will be running in time for the morning rush hour, including nearly 80% of the overground Long Island Rail Road. | |
| New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio urged people to leave their cars covered with snow all week, but he tweeted that the city was now "bouncing back".. | |
| 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. | 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, and there will be no classes in the suburbs on Tuesday as well. | |
| The Pennsylvania Turnpike reopened on Sunday afternoon, after hundreds of vehicles got stuck on the key motorway that runs across the state. | |
| Hundreds of Monday flights have been cancelled, although a number of airports in the area are now operating. | |
| Nearly 12,000 flights had to be postponed over the weekend. | |
| 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 storm | Elements 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. |
| States of emergency were declared in 11 states and in the District of Columbia. | States of emergency were declared in 11 states and in the District of Columbia. |
| 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. |
| Do you live in the eastern US? Were you affected by the blizzard? Email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk with your stories, and if safe to do so, send us your pictures and video. | Do you live in the eastern US? Were you affected by the blizzard? Email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk with your stories, and if safe to do so, send us your pictures and video. |
| Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist. You can also contact us in the following ways: | Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist. You can also contact us in the following ways: |
| Or use the form below | Or use the form below |