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US blizzard 2016: New York begins clear-up after mammoth snowfall US blizzard 2016: New York begins clear-up after mammoth snowfall
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A travel ban on cars in New York City has ended as the east coast of the US begins digging out from the weekend's massive snowstorm. A travel ban in New York City has ended as the eastern US begins digging out from the weekend's massive snowstorm.
But in Washington DC, the metro is set to remain closed and air travel in the region faces further disruption. New York, the most populated city in the US, saw its second-highest snowfall since records began in 1869, Mayor Bill de Blasio said.
As five states saw snowfall of three feet (91cm) or more, the hazards of shovelling snow were brought home by at least six deaths.As five states saw snowfall of three feet (91cm) or more, the hazards of shovelling snow were brought home by at least six deaths.
A further 12 people have died in other snow-related incidents since Friday.A further 12 people have died in other snow-related incidents since Friday.
The storm, dubbed Snowmageddon and Snowzilla on social media, is weakening and heading for the Atlantic Ocean.The storm, dubbed Snowmageddon and Snowzilla on social media, is weakening and heading for the Atlantic Ocean.
It has affected some 85 million people, cutting power to 200,000 people. The heaviest fall was recorded in Glengary, West Virginia, which had 42 (107 cm). It has affected some 85 million people, cutting power to 200,000 people. The heaviest fall was recorded in Glengary, West Virginia, which had 42ins (107 cm).
In Washington DC, the metro is set to remain closed and air travel in the region faces further disruption.
Some 7,000 flights were cancelled this weekend and disruption is to continue into the working week, with at least 615 cancelled for Monday.Some 7,000 flights were cancelled this weekend and disruption is to continue into the working week, with at least 615 cancelled for Monday.
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How New Yorkers avoided going stir crazyHow New Yorkers avoided going stir crazy
Why do so many people die shovelling snow?Why do so many people die shovelling snow?
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
Many people have taken to streets and parks to enjoy the snow, with a giant snowball fight breaking out on Times Square, New York, overnight.Many people have taken to streets and parks to enjoy the snow, with a giant snowball fight breaking out on Times Square, New York, overnight.
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 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. 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.
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".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," Mr 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.States of emergency were declared in 11 states and in the District of Columbia.
DC director of homeland security Chris Geller warned on Sunday that roads would turn icy overnight, and urged people not to drive.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 capital's mayor, Muriel Bowser, asked residents to help clear snow from the business district.
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. A sixth death was reported in Baltimore, Maryland.At least five people in the New York area died while shovelling or removing snow, the New York Times reports. A sixth death was reported in Baltimore, Maryland.
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.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 sledding behind an all-terrain vehicle was hit by a lorry and killed.In Ohio, a teenager sledding behind an all-terrain vehicle was hit by a lorry and killed.
In Montgomery County, Maryland, 288 households have had their power cut, Reuters news agency reports.
"This is horrible," one unnamed resident told the agency. "We got no power. We got no heat. And we got no electricity. It took my son and some neighbours an hour to dig snow out."
The US federal government closed down at noon on Friday. President Barack Obama remains at the White House.
Businesses have been eyeing the shutdown with some anxiety. In New York City, the manager of the midtown Metro Cafe, which remained open, told Reuters news agency: "Last four hours, we don't have any business.
"By now, I guess because we're the only one open around here. I mean it's a big loss no matter how you see it, it still is a big loss. When you lose something you can never make it up. When it's gone, it's gone. That's business."
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