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Winter Storm Blankets Northeast U.S., Halting Travel And Vaccine Appointments

As the nor'easter works its way across the East Coast, forecasters warn that parts of the region could see snowfall totals of one or even two feet.
A massive winter storm is bringing heavy snowfall and strong winds to neighborhoods across the Northeast, like this one in Brooklyn, New York.

A powerful nor'easter is working its way across the East Coast on Monday, shutting down schools, vaccination sites and travel as it threatens to dump up to two feet of snow in parts of the region.

The winter storm will bring heavy snow and winds from Pennsylvania to Maine through Tuesday, according to forecasters at the National Weather Service. They expect a widespread snowfall of up to 8 inches.

"Snowfall rates may at times exceed

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