A massive winter storm is expected to hit this weekend. Here's how to stay safe
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A major winter storm is headed to the South, Midwest, and Northeast later this week and into the weekend. It's expected to be one of the most extreme and widespread storms in years, bringing heavy snow and freezing rain, according to the National Weather Service. The storm could affect over 30 states as it sweeps through parts of New Mexico, into Texas, and up to North Carolina.
Winter storms are dangerous. And preparing for them can be intimidating, particularly for communities that aren't used to it.
But further north, for states like New Hampshire, where it snows dozens of inches every year, dealing with squalls and slippery sidewalks is a way of life.
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"It's just common sense for us up here," said Shane Beattie, the emergency management director for the town of Lancaster, N.H.
But to enjoy the snow, you have to stay safe.
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