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New England could feel brunt of blizzard

Worst should be over before primary day in New Hampshire

By The Associated Press
Published: February 7, 2016, 4:54pm

BOSTON — Forecasters say parts of Southern New England could get the brunt of a snowstorm that’s heading for the East Coast, but that the worst should be past before New Hampshire voters see their presidential primary ballots Tuesday.

The National Weather Service issued a blizzard warning on Sunday for southeast Massachusetts, including Cape Cod and the islands.

Up to 18 inches of snow could fall from Monday morning through the evening. Whiteout conditions and 40 mph winds are expected.

The rest of Massachusetts, plus Rhode Island and eastern Connecticut, could see winter storm conditions, with four to eight inches of accumulation Monday. The heaviest snowfall is expected during the morning commute through the afternoon.

Officials say Boston Public Schools will be closed Monday.

The weather service says New York City could get a couple of inches between Monday and Tuesday night, and the snow could even stretch into Wednesday night.

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