Western New York hit with historic snowstorm
A severe lake-effect snowstorm hits Western New York.
November 19, 2022, 5:22 PM
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.
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