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rare winter storm walloped Atlanta in late January, bringing the city to a standstill. Thousands of motorists found themselves stranded in their cars, while thousands more children spent the night in their classrooms as officials struggled to clear the roads.
It’s not a scene any city wants to repeat. But if the blizzard that dropped more than 70 inches of snow last month on Buffalo is any indicator, this winter could be brutal across the U.S. As a result, some cities are turning to the Internet of Everything to keep traffic moving and citizens informed.
Chris Morris: Journalist 