A powerful and persistent lake effect snowstorm has hammered New York State over the past several days, blanketing regions across the state—particularly along the eastern edge of Lake Ontario—in massive, record-breaking snowfall.
Local reports, photos, and weather alerts reveal the staggering toll the storm has taken, with some areas seeing more than 70 inches of snow within a matter of days.
As lake effect snow continues to pound the region, emergency services remain on high alert, residents are battling blocked roads and buried homes, and meteorologists are closely monitoring the storm’s development for additional waves of snow expected through the weekend…