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The storm:
* Where: A large portion of the US is expected to be affected, including New york, New England, the Northern Plains, and the Southeastern US.
* When: The storm will begin early Sunday and last through Monday in the Northeast. Extremely cold wind chills are expected from Friday evening through Saturday.
* Snowfall:
* New York (including NYC): 10-14 inches
* Southern New England (including boston): 12-17 inches
* Temperature:
* Wind chills as low as -10°F (-23°C) in New York and New England.
* Wind chills could reach -15°F (-26°C) in New England.
* Potentially below -50°F (-46°C) in the Northern Plains.
State Preparations:
* States of Emergency: Declared in Arkansas, Georgia, Texas, North Carolina, and South Carolina. National Guard troops are being mobilized.
* New York:
* Over 1,600 snow plows and 114,000 tons of salt available.
* Governor Hochul urges residents to work from home, stock up on supplies, and be careful shoveling snow.
* New York City:
* Thousands of sanitation workers,700 salt spreaders,and 2,200 snow plows will be deployed.
* Subways and buses will operate,but residents are urged to stay home if possible.
* Texas: Governor Abbott assures the public the power grid will not fail as it did in 2021.
