A historic blizzard hit Western New York on Friday, December 23 after sweeping across the U.S. White-out conditions left many motorists stranded. Thousands of people lost heat and power, which crews still struggle to restore.
Emergency services were completely shut down for a time in the City of Buffalo. Currently, the Erie County Medical Examiner has confirmed 27 local deaths as a result of the Blizzard: 3 were from an EMS Delay; 14 were found outside; 3 were from shoveling/blowing cardiac events; 4 were from no heat; and 3 were found in a vehicle, according to a tweet by County Executive Mark Poloncarz.
On Sunday, December 25 the snow had abated enough to allow residents and road crews to begin the process of digging out from up to 43 inches of snow that had fallen the previous three days. Another 8-12″ is still expected to fall by end of day on Tuesday, December 27.
Two local photographers captured some of the scenes:
Vincent Berbano, South Buffalo
Charlie Abbott, Canalside
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