There's A Massive Blizzard Headed For New York City, But For Now Everything Is Calm
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New York Mayor Bill de Blasio has declared that the storm, expected to hit around 12 p.m. local time, could be historic in scale.
In the early morning hours of Monday, however, the situation in New York remained calm. A few snow flurries danced in the gray skies.
Winter Storm Juno, a nor'easter moving up the US East Coast, is what's causing everyone to prepare for the worst.
In total, almost 40 million people are expected to endure a blizzard that could dump 2-3 feet of snow across a band running from Washington, DC, to New England.
Memories of the brutal New York winter of 2013-14 are still strong, but so far the region's three major airports aren't experiencing significant delays on departing or arriving flights, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority reported that it was preparing for the blizzard, but that as the morning commute began, trains and buses were operating normally. The MTA noted that service later in the day could be curtailed and that commuters should consider working from home, if possible.
In anticipation of several feet of snow, New York City has suspended alternate-side parking regulations - which of course means that drivers may have to spend some time later this week excavating their cars from snow drifts.
Garbage trucks will also be off the streets as the city gears up its fleet of snowplows to kick into action once the heavy weather arrives.
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