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US north-east braces for 'historic' snowstorm	US north-east braces for 'historic' snowstorm
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The flurries are falling around the US north-east, which is braced for a "potentially historic" storm that could see up to 3ft (91cm) of snow in some areas.	The flurries are falling around the US north-east, which is braced for a "potentially historic" storm that could see up to 3ft (91cm) of snow in some areas.
Power cuts and transport chaos are expected as blizzards from the Great Lakes descend on parts of New England.	Power cuts and transport chaos are expected as blizzards from the Great Lakes descend on parts of New England.
Thousands of flights in the area have already been cancelled, and people have been stocking up on food and supplies.	Thousands of flights in the area have already been cancelled, and people have been stocking up on food and supplies.
Winds of up to 75mph (120km/h) were expected to create deep drifts.	Winds of up to 75mph (120km/h) were expected to create deep drifts.
The National Weather Service said the combination of two weather systems from the polar and sub-tropical jet streams would produce a "potentially historic" storm.	The National Weather Service said the combination of two weather systems from the polar and sub-tropical jet streams would produce a "potentially historic" storm.
	Overnight Friday travel would be "extremely hazardous, if not impossible," it added.
Blizzard warnings are in effect for parts of New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut, and extend into New Hampshire and Maine.	Blizzard warnings are in effect for parts of New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut, and extend into New Hampshire and Maine.
'Stay home'	'Stay home'
At least 3,700 flights have been cancelled in anticipation of the storm, according to airline tracking website FlightAware.	At least 3,700 flights have been cancelled in anticipation of the storm, according to airline tracking website FlightAware.
Amtrak said its north-east trains from New York to Boston would stop running on Friday afternoon.	Amtrak said its north-east trains from New York to Boston would stop running on Friday afternoon.
In Boston, where schools were preemptively closed on Friday, Mayor Thomas Menino urged businesses to consider allowing staff to stay home to reduce the risk of commuters getting stranded.	In Boston, where schools were preemptively closed on Friday, Mayor Thomas Menino urged businesses to consider allowing staff to stay home to reduce the risk of commuters getting stranded.
"We are hardy New Englanders, let me tell you, and used to these types of storms," said Mr Menino.	"We are hardy New Englanders, let me tell you, and used to these types of storms," said Mr Menino.
"But I also want to remind everyone to use common sense and stay off the streets of our city. Basically, stay home."	"But I also want to remind everyone to use common sense and stay off the streets of our city. Basically, stay home."
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick ordered all non-essential state employees to stay indoors, and suggested that private businesses do the same.	Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick ordered all non-essential state employees to stay indoors, and suggested that private businesses do the same.
Boston is forecast to get 3ft of snow, which would far exceed the city's record snowfall of 27.6in (70cm) in 2003.	Boston is forecast to get 3ft of snow, which would far exceed the city's record snowfall of 27.6in (70cm) in 2003.
	Fuel shortages are being reported from Connecticut to New York City as motorists queue at petrol station forecourts to fill up their vehicles, as well as generators and snow blowers.
In New York City, which is expecting up to 12in, Mayor Michael Bloomberg said snow ploughs and 250,000 tonnes of salt were being put on standby.	In New York City, which is expecting up to 12in, Mayor Michael Bloomberg said snow ploughs and 250,000 tonnes of salt were being put on standby.
"We hope forecasts are exaggerating the amount of snow, but you never can tell," Mr Bloomberg said.	"We hope forecasts are exaggerating the amount of snow, but you never can tell," Mr Bloomberg said.
Some neighbourhoods in the city are still recovering from Sandy, an October storm that brought recording flooding to the US east coast.	Some neighbourhoods in the city are still recovering from Sandy, an October storm that brought recording flooding to the US east coast.
One power utility firm in New York's Long Island criticised for its response to Sandy said it was preparing its grid for the storm and getting crews and equipment ready to respond to outages.	One power utility firm in New York's Long Island criticised for its response to Sandy said it was preparing its grid for the storm and getting crews and equipment ready to respond to outages.
While schools and transportation in the city remain open for now, Mr Bloomberg advised New Yorkers to stock up on supplies, including medicine.	While schools and transportation in the city remain open for now, Mr Bloomberg advised New Yorkers to stock up on supplies, including medicine.

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