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US north-east braced for 2 feet of snow as major storm approaches US north-east braced for 2ft of snow as major storm approaches
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Residents of the US north-east are bracing themselves for a major winter storm that could deliver up to 2ft of snow in areas including New York City and Boston on Friday and Saturday.Residents of the US north-east are bracing themselves for a major winter storm that could deliver up to 2ft of snow in areas including New York City and Boston on Friday and Saturday.
A blizzard watch was in effect in Boston, Rhode Island and Long Island on Thursday, while a winter storm warning was in place for much of New York state, eastern New Jersey and Connecticut.A blizzard watch was in effect in Boston, Rhode Island and Long Island on Thursday, while a winter storm warning was in place for much of New York state, eastern New Jersey and Connecticut.
The European Center for Medium Range Weather Forecasts said on Thursday afternoon that New York City could receive 20in of snow over Friday and Saturday. The European forecasting model is one of the most respected prediction tools and was praised for accurately tracking Hurricane Sandy's path in October last year.

Airlines began issuing travel warnings on Thursday as the federal National Weather Service warned that snow will begin falling in the north-east early on Friday morning, continuing through the day and becoming heavier overnight into Saturday.
The European Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasts said on Thursday afternoon that New York City could receive 20in of snow over Friday and Saturday. The European forecasting model is one of the most respected prediction tools and was praised for accurately tracking Hurricane Sandy's path in October last year.

Airlines began issuing travel warnings on Thursday as the federal National Weather Service warned that snow will begin falling in the north-east early on Friday morning, continuing through the day and becoming heavier overnight into Saturday.
"This has the potential for being a dangerous storm, especially for Massachusetts into north-east Connecticut and up into Maine," said Louis Uccellini, the director of the NWS's National Centers for Environment Prediction."This has the potential for being a dangerous storm, especially for Massachusetts into north-east Connecticut and up into Maine," said Louis Uccellini, the director of the NWS's National Centers for Environment Prediction.
He told the Associated Press that the snowstorm will be the type where "you can't let your guard down".He told the Associated Press that the snowstorm will be the type where "you can't let your guard down".
The National Weather Service's blizzard watch for Boston warns of 35+ mph winds, with higher gusts. The agency also has blizzard watches in place for Long Island, Rhode Island and Hartford, Connecticut.The National Weather Service's blizzard watch for Boston warns of 35+ mph winds, with higher gusts. The agency also has blizzard watches in place for Long Island, Rhode Island and Hartford, Connecticut.
In its latest forecast, released at 1pm on Thursday, the European Center for Medium Range forecasting model predicted more than 24in of snow for Boston and revised its earlier forecast to predict that the storm would sweep westwards, meaning larger snowfalls for New York City.In its latest forecast, released at 1pm on Thursday, the European Center for Medium Range forecasting model predicted more than 24in of snow for Boston and revised its earlier forecast to predict that the storm would sweep westwards, meaning larger snowfalls for New York City.
The rival North American Mesoscale forecasting model had previously shown little snow in the New York City area, but was updated on Thursday to show 20in of snow, and blizzard-like conditions running from New York City to Boston.The rival North American Mesoscale forecasting model had previously shown little snow in the New York City area, but was updated on Thursday to show 20in of snow, and blizzard-like conditions running from New York City to Boston.
If the NAM and European forecasts are correct, the snowstorms would rank in the top 10 all-time accumulations for a single storm in Boston and New York.If the NAM and European forecasts are correct, the snowstorms would rank in the top 10 all-time accumulations for a single storm in Boston and New York.
US Airways issued a travel advisory on Thursday morning, warning that more than 20 cities could be affected on Friday and Saturday. Delta warned that "severe weather will impact travel to, from or through the north-east". Both airlines advised passengers to check their flight statuses if planning to travel on Friday or Saturday.US Airways issued a travel advisory on Thursday morning, warning that more than 20 cities could be affected on Friday and Saturday. Delta warned that "severe weather will impact travel to, from or through the north-east". Both airlines advised passengers to check their flight statuses if planning to travel on Friday or Saturday.
Meanwhile, New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg said snow plows and 250,000 tons of salt were being put on standby to start clearing the streets. "We hope forecasts are exaggerating the amount of snow, but you never can tell," he said.Meanwhile, New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg said snow plows and 250,000 tons of salt were being put on standby to start clearing the streets. "We hope forecasts are exaggerating the amount of snow, but you never can tell," he said.
Bloomberg and his administration were criticised during a December 2010 snowstorm that grounded flights and left severe delays on the city's public transport system. The mayor said he had been "extremely dissatisfied" with New York City's emergency management system.Bloomberg and his administration were criticised during a December 2010 snowstorm that grounded flights and left severe delays on the city's public transport system. The mayor said he had been "extremely dissatisfied" with New York City's emergency management system.