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| North-east US braced for huge snowstorm | North-east US braced for huge snowstorm |
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| A "potentially historic blizzard" could dump up to 90cm (3ft) of snow on the US north-east coast, the National Weather Service has warned. | A "potentially historic blizzard" could dump up to 90cm (3ft) of snow on the US north-east coast, the National Weather Service has warned. |
| New York's mayor said the storm could be the city's biggest ever, telling residents to "prepare for the worst". | New York's mayor said the storm could be the city's biggest ever, telling residents to "prepare for the worst". |
| Heavy snowfall is forecast from Philadelphia to Maine, pre-emptively closing many schools and offices. | Heavy snowfall is forecast from Philadelphia to Maine, pre-emptively closing many schools and offices. |
| A blizzard warning has been issued across New York and Boston from Monday afternoon until Tuesday. | A blizzard warning has been issued across New York and Boston from Monday afternoon until Tuesday. |
| Forecasters are expecting snow fall of up to four inches an hour and high winds in the Boston area. | |
| More than 5,000 flights in and out of airports along the East Coast have been cancelled. | More than 5,000 flights in and out of airports along the East Coast have been cancelled. |
| In other developments | In other developments |
| The highest snowfall totals are expected along the 250-mile coastal stretch between Boston and New York, but more than a foot of snow is forecast for areas further west and south. | The highest snowfall totals are expected along the 250-mile coastal stretch between Boston and New York, but more than a foot of snow is forecast for areas further west and south. |
| At least 28 million people will face blizzard conditions over the next day and an estimated 50 million people could see more than a foot of snow in the storm. | At least 28 million people will face blizzard conditions over the next day and an estimated 50 million people could see more than a foot of snow in the storm. |
| "In addition to heavy snow, with blizzard warnings, there's a big threat of high, damaging winds, and that will be increasing Monday into Tuesday," said Bob Oravec, a National Weather Service forecaster. "A lot of blowing, drifting and such." | |
| BBC News website readers prepare | BBC News website readers prepare |
| Christie Craighead and her daughter are preparing to evacuate their home in Concord, New Hampshire, to stay with friends who have an electricity generator. | Christie Craighead and her daughter are preparing to evacuate their home in Concord, New Hampshire, to stay with friends who have an electricity generator. |
| "I have never seen the shops so busy - not even at Christmas or Thanksgiving. We got the last gallon of water, now they just have bottles. The shelves are almost empty, there are no staples like bread left." | "I have never seen the shops so busy - not even at Christmas or Thanksgiving. We got the last gallon of water, now they just have bottles. The shelves are almost empty, there are no staples like bread left." |
| Anne McCarthy is originally from Leigh in Greater Manchester, but now lives in Boston in the United States - she has been preparing for the blizzard ahead. | Anne McCarthy is originally from Leigh in Greater Manchester, but now lives in Boston in the United States - she has been preparing for the blizzard ahead. |
| "Everyone is preparing for the electrical outages we've been promised. We have lots of food that doesn't need cooking and water." | "Everyone is preparing for the electrical outages we've been promised. We have lots of food that doesn't need cooking and water." |
| Speaking on Sunday, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio showed journalists a list of the city's top 10 snowstorms, dating back to 1872. | Speaking on Sunday, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio showed journalists a list of the city's top 10 snowstorms, dating back to 1872. |
| New York's biggest snowstorm on record was in 2006, when nearly 70cm of snow fell. | New York's biggest snowstorm on record was in 2006, when nearly 70cm of snow fell. |
| "This could be the biggest snowstorm in the history of this city," Mr de Blasio said, telling New Yorkers to "prepare for something worse than we have seen before". | "This could be the biggest snowstorm in the history of this city," Mr de Blasio said, telling New Yorkers to "prepare for something worse than we have seen before". |
| "Prepare to be safe, take every precaution. Now is the time to get ready for this extreme weather." | "Prepare to be safe, take every precaution. Now is the time to get ready for this extreme weather." |
| New York City was planning to hold 12-hour shifts for those working to clear the roads, with 2,400 employees working each shift, the New York Times reported. | New York City was planning to hold 12-hour shifts for those working to clear the roads, with 2,400 employees working each shift, the New York Times reported. |
| Some residents have already begun stocking up on food, water and other essential items. | Some residents have already begun stocking up on food, water and other essential items. |
| Officials warned residents not to be lulled into a false sense of security because of lighter snowfall during the morning. | Officials warned residents not to be lulled into a false sense of security because of lighter snowfall during the morning. |
| "It is imperative that you have a plan in place to get home safely this evening," Mr Malloy said during a Monday morning press conference. | "It is imperative that you have a plan in place to get home safely this evening," Mr Malloy said during a Monday morning press conference. |
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