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Photos of the powerful snowstorm that hit New York and the Northeast United States, one of the largest in history



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A person uses a phone next to a snowman in Sunset Park with lower Manhattan in the background, during a snowstorm in the Brooklyn district of New York City, New York, the United States, February 2, 2021. REUTERS / Brendan McDermid

A worker cleans the stairs outside The Vessel in Hudson Yards during a winter storm on February 1, 2021 in New York City.  - A powerful winter storm will dump meters of snow along a strip of the east coast of the United States, including New York City, on February 1, 2021, after having covered the nation's capital.  The National Weather Service issued storm watches from Virginia to Maine - a swath home to tens of millions of people - and forecast snowfall of 18 to 24 inches (45-60 centimeters) in southern New York, northeast New Jersey and parts of southwestern Connecticut.  (Photo by Kena Betancur / AFP)

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A worker cleans the stairs outside The Vessel in Hudson Yards during a winter storm on February 1, 2021 in New York City. – A powerful winter storm will dump meters of snow along a strip of the east coast of the United States, including New York City, on February 1, 2021, after having covered the nation’s capital. The National Weather Service issued storm watches from Virginia to Maine – a swath home to tens of millions of people – and forecast snowfall of 18 to 24 inches (45-60 centimeters) in southern New York, northeast New Jersey and parts of southwestern Connecticut. (Photo by Kena Betancur / AFP)

A pedestrian passes snow-covered taxis during a snowstorm, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, New York, United States, 1 February 2021. REUTERS / Brendan McDermid

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A pedestrian passes snow-covered taxis during a snowstorm, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, New York, United States, 1 February 2021. REUTERS / Brendan McDermid

People play as snow falls on Wall Street during a winter storm on February 1, 2021 in New York City.  - A powerful winter storm will dump meters of snow along a strip of the east coast of the United States, including New York City, on February 1, 2021, after having covered the nation's capital.  The National Weather Service issued storm watches from Virginia to Maine - a swath home to tens of millions of people - and forecast snowfall of 18 to 24 inches (45-60 centimeters) in southern New York, northeast New Jersey and parts of southwestern Connecticut.  (Photo by Kena Betancur / AFP)

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People play as snow falls on Wall Street during a winter storm on February 1, 2021 in New York City. – A powerful winter storm will dump meters of snow along a strip of the east coast of the United States, including New York City, on February 1, 2021, after having covered the nation’s capital. The National Weather Service issued storm watches from Virginia to Maine – a swath home to tens of millions of people – and forecast snowfall of 18 to 24 inches (45-60 centimeters) in southern New York, northeast New Jersey and parts of southwestern Connecticut. (Photo by Kena Betancur / AFP)

A Caviar Inc. worker outside an apartment building as snow falls in New York, United States, on Monday, February 1, 2021. Winter storm Orlena will disrupt travel in the Northeast through Monday night. as it will bring heavy snow and winds from parts of New England to the northern Mid-Atlantic.  Photographer: Jeenah Moon / Bloomberg

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A Caviar Inc. worker outside an apartment building as snow falls in New York, United States, on Monday, February 1, 2021. Winter storm Orlena will disrupt travel in the Northeast through Monday night. as it will bring heavy snow and winds from parts of New England to the northern Mid-Atlantic. Photographer: Jeenah Moon / Bloomberg

People enjoy the snow dusted National Mall in Washington, DC, not far from the US Capitol as the capital region is under a winter storm warning through Monday night for an expected five or more inches (12.7 centimeters) of snow.  (Photo by Eva HAMBACH / AFP)

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People enjoy the snow dusted National Mall in Washington, DC, not far from the US Capitol as the capital region is under a winter storm warning through Monday night for an expected five or more inches (12.7 centimeters) of snow. (Photo by Eva HAMBACH / AFP)

A machine removes snow from a street during a storm, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in the Brooklyn neighborhood of New York City, New York, United States, February 1, 2021. REUTERS / Brendan McDermid

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A machine removes snow from a street during a storm, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in the Brooklyn neighborhood of New York City, New York, United States, February 1, 2021. REUTERS / Brendan McDermid

A pedestrian walks during a snowstorm, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, New York, United States, February 1, 2021. REUTERS / Brendan McDermid

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A pedestrian walks during a snowstorm, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, New York, United States, February 1, 2021. REUTERS / Brendan McDermid

An Amish buggy plows through the back roads of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, January 31, 2021, as the Northeast braces for a storm that could dump more than a foot of snow in many areas and create conditions similar to those of a blizzard.  (AP Photo / Jim Gerberich)

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An Amish buggy plows through the back roads of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, January 31, 2021, as the Northeast braces for a storm that could dump more than a foot of snow in many areas and create conditions similar to those of a blizzard. (AP Photo / Jim Gerberich)

A snow plow in Times Square during a snow storm, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, USA, January 31, 2021 REUTERS / Jeenah Moon

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A snow plow in Times Square during a snow storm, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, USA, January 31, 2021 REUTERS / Jeenah Moon

A powerful winter storm is poised to dump feet of snow across a strip of the United States' east coast, including New York City, on February 1, 2021, after having covered the nation's capital.  The National Weather Service issued storm watches from Virginia to Maine - a swath home to tens of millions of people - and forecast snowfall of 18 to 24 inches (45-60 centimeters) in southern New York, northeast New Jersey and parts of southwestern Connecticut.  (Photo by Angela Weiss / AFP)

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A powerful winter storm is poised to dump feet of snow across a strip of the United States’ east coast, including New York City, on February 1, 2021, after having covered the nation’s capital. The National Weather Service issued storm watches from Virginia to Maine – a swath home to tens of millions of people – and forecast snowfall of 18 to 24 inches (45-60 centimeters) in southern New York, northeast New Jersey and parts of southwestern Connecticut. (Photo by Angela Weiss / AFP)

A person shovels snow from a sidewalk during a snowstorm, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, New York, United States, 1 February 2021. REUTERS / Brendan McDermid

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A person shovels snow from a sidewalk during a snowstorm, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, New York, United States, 1 February 2021. REUTERS / Brendan McDermid

Snow covers the White House grounds in Washington, DC, United States, on Monday, February 1, 2021. Winter Storm Orlena will disrupt travel in the Northeast through Monday night, bringing heavy snow and winds from parts of New England to the northern Mid-Atlantic.  Photographer: Yuri Gripas / Abaca / Bloomberg

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Snow covers the White House grounds in Washington, DC, United States, on Monday, February 1, 2021. Winter Storm Orlena will disrupt travel in the Northeast through Monday night, bringing heavy snow and winds from parts of New England to the northern Mid-Atlantic. Photographer: Yuri Gripas / Abaca / Bloomberg

In the face of the storm, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency, giving authorities the ability to close roads, evacuate homes and obtain the necessary equipment for public safety (Photo by Angela Weiss / AFP)

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In the face of the storm, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency, giving authorities the ability to close roads, evacuate homes and obtain the necessary equipment for public safety (Photo by Angela Weiss / AFP)

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