the north-eastern U.S. heavy snowfall left without electricity, more than 160 thousand people.

According to “The View” , meteorologists predict that powerful cyclone capture a large region and will generate more than half a meter of snow in upstate New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine and others. It is expected that the snow will last at least until Friday, February 26.

in weather-affected areas have closed hundreds of schools and government agencies. Lifted various activities. In particular, in Maine did not take place the traditional dog-sled race.

Authorities asked residents to refrain from travel safety in cars. In upstate New York recorded more than 20 accidents causd14ed by icy roads and snowdrifts.

Bad weather caused cancellation of hundreds of flights at airports in the region – from Philadelphia (Pennsylvania) to Boston (Massachusetts). In major airports in New York yet abolished only a few flights. It is expected that in the metropolis will not be heavy snow, but because of above-zero temperatures fall snow and rain.

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