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Update: Worst of Snowstorm Expected to Miss NH
Jonas will drop flurries, one to three inches, around the Granite State, according to latest forecasts; prepare for gusty winds though.
By Jason Claffey/Patch
A huge snowstorm that is expected to drop up to two feet of snow in the mid-Atlantic states tonight and through the weekend will likely offer limited snowfall numbers to the Granite State, according to the latest forecasts.
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Winter Storm Jonas on Thursday was churning over parts of Virginia and Maryland, where blizzard watches were issued, according to AccuWeather.com. If you’re traveling in those areas, expect delays through the weekend.
But by the time the storm rolls up through New England, it will lose strength. Most of southern New Hampshire is expected to get flurries or a few inches; Southeast Massachusetts and Rhode Island could get up to 6 inches.
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The bigger problem around New Hampshire, however, will likely be strong winds. Gusts could hit 50 mph or higher Saturday and Sunday, possibly knocking out power to the southern part of the state.
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