Westbound traffic on the Massachusetts Pike near Charlton faced snow-related problems as a storm moved across the Northeast.

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Westbound traffic on the Massachusetts Pike near Charlton faced snow-related problems as a storm moved across the Northeast.

Up to 8 inches of snow could accumulate in the city, according to the National Weather Service.

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Up to 8 inches of snow could accumulate in Boston, according to the National Weather Service.

Carolers sang along the footbridge in the Public Garden in the snowfall.

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Officials expect a relatively rapid cleanup, though the storm did fall on one of the main holiday shopping weekends.

Members of the Officer Candidate School located at Naval Station Newport in Rhode Island crossed Charles Street in the snow.

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Members of the Officer Candidate School located at Naval Station Newport in Rhode Island crossed Charles Street in the snow.

Several New England residents played hockey on the frozen pond in Boston's Public Garden.

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Several New England residents played hockey on the frozen pond in Boston's Public Garden.

Revelers dressed as penguins walked in the snow during SantaCon in New York.

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Revelers dressed as penguins walked in the snow during SantaCon in New York.

Landon Jackloski (left) and Patrick Craig engaged in a snow fight during a tree-lighting ceremony in Forty Fort, Pa.

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Landon Jackloski (left) and Patrick Craig engaged in a snow fight during a tree-lighting ceremony in Forty Fort, Pa.

Taina Cunha (left) and Tauana Cunha, both of Brazil, slid along.

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Taina Cunha (left) and Tauana Cunha, both of Brazil, slid along in the Public Garden.

Amelia Aburn and Matt Geraty shared a moment.

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Amelia Aburn of Boston and Matt Geraty of Baltimore shared a moment.

Snowfall to be heavy until early morning

While the storm was forecast to blanket Boston with up to 8 inches of snow, most of it was expected to fall before 1 p.m. on Sunday.

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Almost 88 years old, Bucky Pizzarelli is still going strong, playing in a trio setting with Frank Vignola and Vinny Raniolo.

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