A relentless winter storm has now claimed at least 30 lives across 14 states, with the death toll rising as communities dig out from record snow, ice, and bitter cold, according to multiple reports.
The storm has left a trail of tragedy from New York to Texas.
The leading cause of death has been hypothermia and cold exposure, according to AccuWeather. In New York City, at least eight people were found dead outdoors as temperatures plunged over the weekend…