New York State's Buffalo area bears the brunt of a storm that has killed 56 people in the US and Canada.
Image caption,Citing the local medical examiner's office, Mr Poloncarz said many of the victims had died from heart problems while shovelling or blowing snow. Some were found dead in their vehicles.
She added that many emergency vehicles had been unable to reach worst-hit areas or had got stuck in snow themselves.One local family with young children - aged two to six - had to wait for 11 hours before being rescued in the early hours of Christmas Day . More victims are expected to be discovered once melting snowdrifts reveal trapped vehicles and allow access to remote homes.
Forecasters say it will ease off in the next few days, but the advice remains to avoid travelling unless essential.Over the weekend an estimated 250,000 homes and businesses experienced blackouts - although power has been steadily restored.
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