Western New York hit with historic snowstorm

Nov 19, 2022, 5:22 PM ET
PHOTO: Martin Haslinger uses a snowblower outside his home in Buffalo, N.Y., on Nov. 19, 2022 following a lake-effect snowstorm.PlayBridget Haslinger via AP
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People in Western New York are digging out from an extreme lake-effect snowstorm that dumped up to a reported 77 inches in some areas. A state of emergency has been declared for Erie County, which includes Hamburg, Orchard Park and Buffalo.

PHOTO: Heather Ahmed digs out after an intense lake-effect snowstorm impacted the area on Nov. 19, 2022, in Hamburg, N.Y. John Normile/Getty Images
Heather Ahmed digs out after an intense lake-effect snowstorm impacted the area on Nov. 19, 2022, in Hamburg, N.Y.
PHOTO: A snow covered sign protrudes from the snow after an intense lake-effect snowstorm impacted the area on Nov. 19, 2022, in Hamburg, N.Y. John Normile/Getty Images
A snow covered sign protrudes from the snow after an intense lake-effect snowstorm impacted the area on Nov. 19, 2022, in Hamburg, N.Y.
PHOTO: Brett Witkowski digs out after an intense lake-effect snowstorm impacted the area on Nov. 19, 2022, in Hamburg, N.Y. John Normile/Getty Images
Brett Witkowski digs out after an intense lake-effect snowstorm impacted the area on Nov. 19, 2022, in Hamburg, N.Y.
PHOTO: A lamp post protrudes from the snow after an intense lake-effect snowstorm impacted the area on Nov. 19, 2022, in Hamburg, N.Y. John Normile/Getty Images
A lamp post protrudes from the snow after an intense lake-effect snowstorm impacted the area on Nov. 19, 2022, in Hamburg, N.Y.
PHOTO: Good Samaritans help dig out a plow after an intense lake-effect snowstorm impacted the area on Nov. 18, 2022, in Hamburg, N.Y. John Normile/Getty Images
Good Samaritans help dig out a plow after an intense lake-effect snowstorm impacted the area on Nov. 18, 2022, in Hamburg, N.Y.
PHOTO: A light pole is buried in snow on Nov. 18, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Marie Pytlak via AP
A light pole is buried in snow on Nov. 18, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y.
PHOTO: Lincoln Salgado and his pal Cameron Kelly throw a snow ball at their friend across the street during a break in the snow storm hitting the Buffalo area, in Orchard Park, New York, Nov. 19, 2022. Carlos Osorio/Reuters
Lincoln Salgado and his pal Cameron Kelly throw a snow ball at their friend across the street during a break in the snow storm hitting the Buffalo area, in Orchard Park, New York, Nov. 19, 2022.

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PHOTO: A man walks down the street in Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada, during an early winter storm that delivered high winds and large amounts of snow across southern Ontario and western New York, Nov. 19, 2022. Nick Iwanyshyn/AP
A man walks down the street in Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada, during an early winter storm that delivered high winds and large amounts of snow across southern Ontario and western New York, Nov. 19, 2022.
PHOTO: Snow clouds loom in the distance in Buffalo, New York, Nov. 18, 2022. Brandon Watson/The New York Times via Redux
Snow clouds loom in the distance in Buffalo, New York, Nov. 18, 2022.