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March Brings More Snow and Freezing Temperatures to U.S.

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An infrared view of U.S. shows a storm poised to hit northern states across the nation with more snow and ice on March 2, 2015.
An infrared view of U.S. shows a storm poised to hit northern states across the nation with more snow and ice on March 2, 2015.NOAA/Reuters
By NBC News

A vast winter storm was moving across much of the frozen U.S. on Tuesday, dumping snow on the Rockies, the Great Lakes and as far east as western New England.

An accompanying blast of arctic air, meanwhile, was expected to keep the nation shivering even after February’s record-setting cold.

Up to three inches of snow are expected from Minnesota to New York and northern New Jersey, with between three and five inches expected in Wisconsin and Michigan, the Weather Channel said.

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Here's What Niagara Falls Looks Like Frozen

A partially frozen American Falls in sub freezing temperatures is seen in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, Feb. 17, 2015.
A partially frozen American Falls in sub freezing temperatures is seen in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, Feb. 17, 2015. Lindsay DeDario—Reuters
A snow-covered landscape is seen around the frozen Niagara Falls in Niagara Falls, Feb.17, 2015.
A snow-covered landscape is seen around the frozen Niagara Falls in Niagara Falls, N.Y. Feb.17, 2015. Lindsay DeDario—Reuters
A family walks through the snow near the frozen Niagara Falls in Niagara Falls, Feb. 17, 2015.
A family walks through the snow near the frozen Niagara Falls in Niagara Falls, N.Y.,Feb. 17, 2015. Lindsay DeDario—Reuters
A rainbow appears over the partially frozen American Falls in sub freezing temperatures in Niagara Falls Ontario
A rainbow appears over the partially frozen American Falls in sub freezing temperatures in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, Feb. 17, 2015. Lindsay DeDario—Reuters
A partially frozen American Falls in sub freezing temperatures is seen in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, Feb. 17, 2015.
A partially frozen American Falls in sub freezing temperatures is seen in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, Feb. 17, 2015. Lindsay DeDario—Reuters
Visitors view frozen Niagara Falls in Niagara Falls, New York, Feb. 17, 2015.
Visitors view frozen Niagara Falls in Niagara Falls, N.Y., Feb. 17, 2015.Lindsay DeDario—Reuters

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