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| 'Historic' US storm returns to snow-covered north-east | |
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| A fierce storm is bringing more snow to parts of the US north-east, with officials warning residents to be prepared for 3ft (1m) of new snow. | |
| New York Governor Andrew Cuomo called it a "historic event", while a local official dubbed the storm "gigantic". | |
| Some places, including the city of Buffalo, are already underneath 5ft of snow, and eight people have died in New York state. | |
| Weather-related deaths were also reported in New Hampshire and Michigan. | Weather-related deaths were also reported in New Hampshire and Michigan. |
| Freezing temperatures have continued in many parts of the US, with heavy disruption to travel. | Freezing temperatures have continued in many parts of the US, with heavy disruption to travel. |
| The new storm blast spread across New York early on Thursday, bringing thunder, lightning and the spectre of several more feet of snow. | |
| "It's a force of nature, a massive force of nature,'' Deputy Erie County Commissioner Richard Tobe told reporters. | "It's a force of nature, a massive force of nature,'' Deputy Erie County Commissioner Richard Tobe told reporters. |
| "We're prepared, but the storm is gigantic and persistent." | "We're prepared, but the storm is gigantic and persistent." |
| John Jiloty of East Aurora near Buffalo told the BBC that some people had been stuck in their cars for a day and a half. | John Jiloty of East Aurora near Buffalo told the BBC that some people had been stuck in their cars for a day and a half. |
| "I'm lucky to not be in some of the worst of it where there's six feet of snow literally 15 minutes away from where I am," he said. | "I'm lucky to not be in some of the worst of it where there's six feet of snow literally 15 minutes away from where I am," he said. |
| "We have maybe four feet of snow so a couple more coming tonight and we'll see how we do." | "We have maybe four feet of snow so a couple more coming tonight and we'll see how we do." |
| Analysis: Emma Boorman, BBC weather forecaster | Analysis: Emma Boorman, BBC weather forecaster |
| Some parts of New York state have had about 5ft of snow, and there is more to come, perhaps as much as another 2ft in some places. | Some parts of New York state have had about 5ft of snow, and there is more to come, perhaps as much as another 2ft in some places. |
| The situation is not unheard of for this time of year, but it is a little unusual. Cold air has pushed south and moved over the relatively warm Great Lakes area - this increases the temperature contrast between the water and the air, which leads to vast and persistent snow showers. | The situation is not unheard of for this time of year, but it is a little unusual. Cold air has pushed south and moved over the relatively warm Great Lakes area - this increases the temperature contrast between the water and the air, which leads to vast and persistent snow showers. |
| There is an end in sight. It will turn milder through the weekend with a rapid thaw developing - perhaps leading to its own problems with flash flooding. | There is an end in sight. It will turn milder through the weekend with a rapid thaw developing - perhaps leading to its own problems with flash flooding. |
| Residents were reported trapped in their homes and cars, and strong winds and icy roads caused motorway accidents and forced school closures in parts of the US. | Residents were reported trapped in their homes and cars, and strong winds and icy roads caused motorway accidents and forced school closures in parts of the US. |
| More than 100 National Guard members were deployed in New York to assist in clearing roads and removing abandoned vehicles. | More than 100 National Guard members were deployed in New York to assist in clearing roads and removing abandoned vehicles. |
| Train services in parts of New York state were suspended into Thursday, while long stretches of road near Buffalo were closed. | Train services in parts of New York state were suspended into Thursday, while long stretches of road near Buffalo were closed. |
| On Thursday, Mr Cuomo told reporters it would be "impractical" to go ahead with a US football game hosted by the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. | On Thursday, Mr Cuomo told reporters it would be "impractical" to go ahead with a US football game hosted by the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. |
| The National Football League has yet to announce whether the game will be postponed or relocated. | The National Football League has yet to announce whether the game will be postponed or relocated. |
| As well as the fatalities in New York, two other weather-related deaths were reported in New Hampshire and Michigan. | As well as the fatalities in New York, two other weather-related deaths were reported in New Hampshire and Michigan. |
| About 20 people have died across the US since Saturday. | About 20 people have died across the US since Saturday. |
| Three firefighters in Indiana were also injured when a trailer struck a fire truck on a snow-covered road. | Three firefighters in Indiana were also injured when a trailer struck a fire truck on a snow-covered road. |
| Have you been affected by the snowstorms? You can email your experiences to haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. | Have you been affected by the snowstorms? You can email your experiences to haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. |
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