A massive storm packing hurricane-force winds and blizzard conditions has dumped more than two feet of snow on the northeast of the United States and knocked out power to 650,000 customers.
A state of emergency has been declared in five states and thousands of air flights have also been affected as a result of the monster storm.
The storm has been blamed for at least four deaths in New York and Canada.
More than 28 inches of snow had fallen in parts of central Connecticut by early Saturday, and areas of southeastern Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New Hampshire notched over two feet or more.
Massachusetts has also prohibited vehicles from using any road in the state.
The National Weather Service (NWS) says up to three feet is expected in Boston, threatening the city's 2003 record of 27.6 inches.
Throughout the Northeast, hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses lost electricity.
Airlines cancelled more than 5,300 flights through Saturday, and New York City's three major airports and Boston's Logan Airport closed.
Numerous cars that had been abandoned on the Long Island Expressway on Friday night remained stuck on Saturday morning, trapped by ploughed snow.
A nuclear power plant in Plymouth, Massachusetts, automatically shot down due to the snow but regulators say there is no threat to public safety.
The most intense part of the storm moved into Connecticut on Saturday morning as conditions eased around New York City.
According to forecasters, the storm is expected to hit New England throughout Saturday afternoon, with 75mph winds and a risk of up to 36 inches of snow.
The NWS also warned about the risk of flooding along the Atlantic Coast possibly affecting up to eight million residents.
NY mayor Michael Bloomberg earlier advised against panic buying of food and fuel, like what occurred during Hurricane Sandy.
Central Park in New York City reportedly received up to 8in of snow during the dumping.
Flights to and from Britain and other international destinations have been badly affected and airport staff advised passengers to check status with their airlines.
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