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Ferocious snowstorm hits the US

Deadly weather has forced the cancellation of hundreds of flights across the Midwest.

Yet another snowstorm
The storm was clearly visible on this satellite picture taken on March 5, stretching across much of the eastern half of North America. [NOAA]
By Steff Gaulter
Published On 6 Mar 20136 Mar 2013
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Yet another storm is sweeping across North America, bringing heavy snow to much of the east.

The snow is now clearing the Midwest, but the east coast is expecting the storm to rage for a couple of days.

By the time it clear, some parts of the northeast will have received over 50cm of snow.

The calm before the storm.
The day before the storm hit Chicago, the weather was bitterly cold, but sunny.
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The snow starts to fall
A couple and their little monkey brave the weather as the storm begins to rage in Chicago on March 5.
Late Season Midwest Winter Storm Brings Snow To Chicago
The sculpture called Cloud Gate, but nicknamed The Bean, is covered in snow.
Short legs make for a hard journey
The deep snow in Madison, Wisconsin, made for tough going. Particularly for those with shorter legs.
If you can''t beat ''em...
Speeding down the hill in Schadt Park, Silvis, Illinois.
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In the deep snow in southwest Minneapolis, 4-year-old Flora seems to be enjoying snow, not so sure about her dog, Aspen.
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Digging out
Clearing snow is the new pastime for many people living in Minneapolis and Illinois.
Blue skies in New York...for now.
The day before the storm reached the east coast, blue skies were still gleaming over Union Square, New York. Some parts of the east coast could see up to 50cm of snow as the system rages over the next few days.


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