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| Snowstorm strikes US East Coast | Snowstorm strikes US East Coast |
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| A fierce winter snowstorm has hit the eastern United States, causing travel chaos and forcing airline cancellations in Washington and Baltimore. | A fierce winter snowstorm has hit the eastern United States, causing travel chaos and forcing airline cancellations in Washington and Baltimore. |
| More than one foot (30cm) of snow fell in some areas with up to 22in (56cm) expected to arrive by Saturday night. | More than one foot (30cm) of snow fell in some areas with up to 22in (56cm) expected to arrive by Saturday night. |
| A blizzard warning has been issued by the US National Weather Service with wind gusts of up to 40mph (64km/h) forecast. | A blizzard warning has been issued by the US National Weather Service with wind gusts of up to 40mph (64km/h) forecast. |
| Some areas declared a snow emergency, warning people to stay at home. | Some areas declared a snow emergency, warning people to stay at home. |
| Snow ploughs cleared the runway at Andrews Air Force Base in Washington as President Barack Obama returned from climate talks in Copenhagen. | Snow ploughs cleared the runway at Andrews Air Force Base in Washington as President Barack Obama returned from climate talks in Copenhagen. |
| The White House said the president travelled in a motorcade back home, rather than by helicopter, because of the weather. | The White House said the president travelled in a motorcade back home, rather than by helicopter, because of the weather. |
| In Virginia several hundred motorists became stranded in their vehicles and had to be rescued by the National Guard. | In Virginia several hundred motorists became stranded in their vehicles and had to be rescued by the National Guard. |
| About 100 people were taken to shelters said Bob Spieldenner, spokesman for the Virginia Department of Emergency Management. | About 100 people were taken to shelters said Bob Spieldenner, spokesman for the Virginia Department of Emergency Management. |
| The US National Weather Service said the storm was expected to reach as far north as Massachusetts on Sunday. | The US National Weather Service said the storm was expected to reach as far north as Massachusetts on Sunday. |
| Heavy snow is expected to fall from North Carolina to New York, with major cities including Baltimore and Philadelphia bracing themselves for one foot (30cm) or more of snow. | Heavy snow is expected to fall from North Carolina to New York, with major cities including Baltimore and Philadelphia bracing themselves for one foot (30cm) or more of snow. |
| Washington DC is preparing to be hit by what could be its worst winter storm since 2003. | Washington DC is preparing to be hit by what could be its worst winter storm since 2003. |
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