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(CNN Spanish) --
If you live in the northeast or the west coast of the United States, attention: another week of snow begins.
The northern winter storm is bringing snow to the Great Lakes and the Northeast region, where weather warnings stretch from Minnesota to Maine.
This week's could be New York's biggest snowfall of the season: The weather service is forecasting 4 to 6 inches of snow and ice in the city from tonight through noon Tuesday, along with winds gusting to 56 km/h.
Boston, meanwhile, could record up to 5 inches of snow with windy conditions, a tough combination for travelers.
"Snowfall rates are greatest between 1 and 7 am, travel at this time will be difficult," the weather service in Boston said.
Therefore, city dwellers should prepare for Tuesday morning travel to be delayed.
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Higher elevations in inland New England could see as much as 12 inches of snow from the storm.
The snow and ice will quickly retreat on Tuesday and temperatures will begin to rise by midweek.
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West Coast Forecast
Meanwhile, another system is closing in on the West Coast, which last week saw a storm loaded with snow and torrential rain, and with some historic blizzard warnings in Southern California.
This week there could be similar conditions.
Temperatures in California are colder than usual, causing snowfall not only in the mountains, which will receive the greatest amounts, but at lower elevations: snow could be recorded as high as 1,000 feet.
"Mountains from southern Oregon to central California will see the greatest impacts with heavy snowfall of more than 5 cm per hour at times and additional 1-2 meter snowfall along the Sierra Nevada," the Center said. of Meteorological Prediction.
This, coupled with high winds, means blizzard conditions are to be expected and travel can be dangerous to impossible.
As this map made based on weather service predictions shows, from now until March 2 the largest snow accumulations will be on the West Coast, notably in California.
How to protect yourself during snow storms?
If you're driving in an ice or snow storm, keep these tips in mind:
Pack a winter riding kit that includes a bag of abrasive material (sand, salt, or kitty litter), a snow shovel and traction mats, an ice scraper and window washer fluid, jumper cables, a flashlight, and flares or warning triangles and other elements that you can consult here.
Drive slowly, with your headlights on, and avoid stopping frequently.
Exit carefully from the parking lots.
Keep as much distance as possible from other vehicles.
Drive on the hills as slowly as possible.
With information from Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist.
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