Blizzard conditions in US northeast

The newest US storm is expected to spawn blizzard conditions along the Massachusetts coastline, with up to 35cm of snow predicted.

Another round of snow has made its way into the Northeastern United States as people continue to dig out from earlier storms.

Snow began falling in Boston on Saturday afternoon, and New England is expected to be hardest hit by the latest blast.

The National Weather Service says up to 35.5cm of snow is expected in eastern Massachusetts. Connecticut could see 20 to 25cm along its Rhode Island border.

New York City's Central Park received 3.8cm of new snow after getting nearly 30cm of snow on Thursday.

The newest storm was expected to spawn blizzard conditions along the Massachusetts coastline, including Cape Ann, Hingham, Cape Cod and surrounding islands.

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced that the city would deploy more than 600 snow ploughs, trucks and other equipment through Saturday evening to deal with the storm. He said additional police officers, firefighters and paramedics would be on hand throughout the storm to ensure public safety.


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