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| Early snowstorm hits US East Coast killing three people | Early snowstorm hits US East Coast killing three people |
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| An unseasonable snowstorm has hit the US East Coast, with some areas of Massachusetts seeing more than 27in (68cm) of snow. | An unseasonable snowstorm has hit the US East Coast, with some areas of Massachusetts seeing more than 27in (68cm) of snow. |
| The authorities say three people have died in snow-related accidents. | The authorities say three people have died in snow-related accidents. |
| More than 2.7 million people have lost their electricity supply from Maryland to Massachusetts - some residents have been warned they may be without power for several days. | More than 2.7 million people have lost their electricity supply from Maryland to Massachusetts - some residents have been warned they may be without power for several days. |
| In 1979, southern New England received a record 7.5in of snow in October. | In 1979, southern New England received a record 7.5in of snow in October. |
| On Sunday morning, the National Weather Service (NWS) said the "early season winter storm has come to an end across the mid-Atlantic states but continues across eastern New England" and was expected to move towards Canada. | On Sunday morning, the National Weather Service (NWS) said the "early season winter storm has come to an end across the mid-Atlantic states but continues across eastern New England" and was expected to move towards Canada. |
| Nantucket in Massachusetts experienced wind speeds of 69mph (111km/h), its statement said. | Nantucket in Massachusetts experienced wind speeds of 69mph (111km/h), its statement said. |
| The storm worsened as it moved north, and communities in western Massachusetts were amongst the hardest hit. | The storm worsened as it moved north, and communities in western Massachusetts were amongst the hardest hit. |
| In Springfield, Massachusetts, police say a man died when he touched a protective rail surrounding downed power lines. | In Springfield, Massachusetts, police say a man died when he touched a protective rail surrounding downed power lines. |
| In Pennsylvania, an 84-year-old man was killed after a tree fell on his house in Temple, state police say. | In Pennsylvania, an 84-year-old man was killed after a tree fell on his house in Temple, state police say. |
| Another person died in a traffic accident because of the storm in Connecticut. | Another person died in a traffic accident because of the storm in Connecticut. |
| Connecticut's Governor, Dannel P Malloy, cautioned the 750,000 people who were without electricity in his state that the effects of the storm would still be felt after the snowfall stopped. | Connecticut's Governor, Dannel P Malloy, cautioned the 750,000 people who were without electricity in his state that the effects of the storm would still be felt after the snowfall stopped. |
| "If you are without power, you should expect to be without power for a prolonged period of time," CBS News quoted him as saying. | "If you are without power, you should expect to be without power for a prolonged period of time," CBS News quoted him as saying. |
| 'Not even Halloween' | 'Not even Halloween' |
| West Milford, New Jersey, about 45 miles (72km) northwest of New York, saw 19in of snowfall, and Hillsboro, New Hampshire, saw 21.5in. | |
| "I can't believe it's not even Halloween and it's snowing already," Carole Shepherd of Washington Township in New Jersey told Associated Press after shovelling her driveway. | "I can't believe it's not even Halloween and it's snowing already," Carole Shepherd of Washington Township in New Jersey told Associated Press after shovelling her driveway. |
| In New York City, a new record for October snowfall was set when 1.3in fell in Central Park. | In New York City, a new record for October snowfall was set when 1.3in fell in Central Park. |
| On Saturday, flights were delayed at Newark airport in New Jersey, which was being lashed by heavy rains and winds. | On Saturday, flights were delayed at Newark airport in New Jersey, which was being lashed by heavy rains and winds. |
| Flights for New York's Kennedy and LaGuardia airports and Philadelphia's airport were not allowed to depart until early that afternoon, AP reported. | Flights for New York's Kennedy and LaGuardia airports and Philadelphia's airport were not allowed to depart until early that afternoon, AP reported. |
| John LaCorte, a National Weather Service meteorologist in Pennsylvania told the agency that the last time the state saw a major storm so early was in 1972. | John LaCorte, a National Weather Service meteorologist in Pennsylvania told the agency that the last time the state saw a major storm so early was in 1972. |
| "This is very, very unusual. It has all the look and feel of a classic mid-winter nor'easter," he said. | "This is very, very unusual. It has all the look and feel of a classic mid-winter nor'easter," he said. |
| In New England it is usual for measurable snow to fall in early December. | In New England it is usual for measurable snow to fall in early December. |
| NWS meteorologist Bill Simpson said temperatures could return to normal by the middle of next week. | NWS meteorologist Bill Simpson said temperatures could return to normal by the middle of next week. |
| "This doesn't mean our winter is going to be terrible. You can't get any correlation from a two-day event," he said. | "This doesn't mean our winter is going to be terrible. You can't get any correlation from a two-day event," he said. |
| Have you been affected by the unseasonable snowstorm? Please send us your comments, experiences and pictures. | Have you been affected by the unseasonable snowstorm? Please send us your comments, experiences and pictures. |
| Send your pictures and videos to yourpics@bbc.co.uk or text them to 61124 (UK) or +44 7624 800 100 (International). If you have a large file you can upload here. | Send your pictures and videos to yourpics@bbc.co.uk or text them to 61124 (UK) or +44 7624 800 100 (International). If you have a large file you can upload here. |
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