The Buffalo region of western New York is the hardest hit by the blizzard.
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.
— Andy Parker (@andyparkertv) December 24, 2022
what's outside your window @WBENpic.twitter.com/41L1hr3xSm
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
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