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Storm of the Decade Approaches: 35 Million on US East Coast on Alert

A blizzard warning has been issued for 35 million people on the East Coast of the United States ahead of an expected winter storm that will bring heavy snow and strong winds, CBS News reported today.

Storm of the Decade Approaches: 35 Million on US East Coast on Alert

TL;DR

  • Blizzard warnings are in effect for 35 million people on the US East Coast.
  • New York City could receive 30 to 45 centimeters of snow, with blizzard warnings issued for the first time in nine years.
  • Governors of New York and New Jersey have declared states of emergency.
  • Over 2,700 flights were canceled on Sunday, with more expected, primarily affecting New York and Boston airports.
  • The storm is predicted to bring heavy snow, strong winds, and potential flooding to affected regions.