Snow Drifts Cover Cars, Houses In US

New York: People in the United States are reeling under the bitter cold as brutal winter storms bring misery to millions of Americans and increase weather-related deaths to at least 32. Several videos and photos of snowdrifts have emerged from the country, with vehicles completely covered in a thick layer of snow and residents trapped inside their homes covered in ice. The area of ​​Buffalo in western New York was hit hardest by the blizzard, leaving the city behind and affecting emergency services. Gov. Kathy Hochul said, "With snow still falling and wind chill temperatures below freezing, the Hawks are like a scene from Frozen. Stay home, stay warm and stay safe. , New York," he tweeted.

With snow still falling and wind chill temperatures below freezing, Hoaks looks like a scene from Frozen. Stay home, stay warm and stay safe, New York. https://t.co/VYkG35G09P

— Governor Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) December 24, 2022

A photo shared by the National Weather Service (NWS) Buffalo Twitter handle shows a huge pile of snow up to 6 feet high.

The center of the lake effect zone has moved a little north of the area, improving visibility to a whopping one-eighth mile, so you can finally get a better view of the snowdrift outside your office.

For reference, the observation program leader is 6 feet tall. pic.twitter.com/NAPFONZpiB

— NWS Buffalo (@NWSBUFFALO) December 24, 2022

Another photo shows the backyard of a house partially buried in snowdrifts.

Linden's friend's photo. A snowdrift filled his backyard. #wawxpic.twitter.com/NMkPYZ0xpi

— John Hopperstad TV (@JohnHopperstad) December 20, 2022

Another video shows cars abandoned on the road and snowdrifts even reaching the height of an SUV. Houses are seen completely covered in ice.

New video: Snowstorm reaches SUV heights in the Buffalo area as this historic blizzard tapers off. Some cars are left in the middle of the road in the middle of a snowstorm caused by the lake. #NYwx#snowpic.twitter.com/0v90aofgsX

— Weather Nation (@WeatherNation) December 25, 2022

"At DePuy, cars are being swallowed by snowdrifts," one user wrote while sharing a photo of snowdrifts covering cars.

Cars are swallowed by a snowdrift in Depew.
what's outside your window @WBENpic.twitter.com/41L1hr3xSm

— Andy Parker (@andyparkertv) December 24, 2022

Many people struggled to get into their cars, raking snow to free them.

apparently #bills The players parking lot was the site of the biggest snowdrift all weekend ????❄️❄️ pic.twitter.com/KpsaxLjJYt

— Pamela ❤️ (@Pammadonna) December 26, 2022

"Wild one today and tonight. Even if I've seen it in such a long time, I can't remember it. Insanely strong winds, pure white snow, several feet high." Written by the user who posted the video.

Wild one today and tonight. Even if I've seen it like this for a long time, I can't remember. Insanely strong winds, pure white snow, and several feet high drifting snow. But don't stop taking your nightly walks. #ONStormpic.twitter.com/Y0lbkIMh8

— Curtis T (@CTLikesSports) December 24, 2022