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New York City to experience blizzard like it's 'never seen before,' according to Mayor de Blasio

“Tuesday is going to be a mess," said AccuWeather meteorologist Tom Kines.

By Thor Benson
A man warms his hands bundled up for freezing weather while walking in Manhattan near Times Square in New York City on March 4, 2014. With the high temperature staying in the 20s Tuesday, it is a brutally cold day once again. Morning temperatures were mostly in the single digits, with the wind chill making it feel even colder. UPI/John Angelillo
A man warms his hands bundled up for freezing weather while walking in Manhattan near Times Square in New York City on March 4, 2014. With the high temperature staying in the 20s Tuesday, it is a brutally cold day once again. Morning temperatures were mostly in the single digits, with the wind chill making it feel even colder. UPI/John Angelillo | License Photo

NEW YORK, Jan. 25 (UPI) -- New York City's Mayor Bill de Blasio said Sunday that the city is in for a blizzard that could be historic.

"We are facing one of the largest storms in the city's history," Mayor de Blasio said. "This could be a storm...the likes of which we have never seen before."

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Over two feet of snow are expected between Monday and Tuesday, beginning early Monday morning.

The mayor said New Yorkers shouldn't "underestimate this storm" and that they should attempt to stay indoors.

"Tuesday is going to be a mess," said AccuWeather meteorologist Tom Kines.

Around 500 salt spreaders will be deployed in the city, according to de Blasio, and 1,500 snow plows will be in action when the snow level reaches two inches. Garbage and recycling will not be picked up on Monday or Tuesday, and public school will likely be canceled at least on Tuesday.

The wind is expected to blow as fast as 40 mph, and the temperature will likely dip as low as 19 degrees Fahrenheit.

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