Funviralpark A stunning image has emerged showing frozen scenes in Buffalo, New York and Niagara Falls, following a deadly Christmas weekend winter storm that hit the region.
Drone footage captured snow-covered homes, businesses and streets in Buffalo, where a driving ban remains in place on Wednesday.
At least 27 people have been confirmed dead in the city after a weekend of snow and ice explosions, creating a dangerous whiteout condition for those outside.
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Houses buried in snow can be seen Tuesday in Buffalo, New York.
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Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown wrote on Twitter: “Police expect the number to rise. Our hearts and prayers go out to their families.”
Many vehicles that took to the streets during the storm ended up being abandoned.
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Aerial view of Niagara Falls on the Canadian border, in Niagara Falls, New York, on Tuesday
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At Niagara Falls, the tourist viewing area was seen covered in ice.
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The Niagara Falls viewing area will be covered in ice on Tuesday.
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Temperatures on Tuesday remained in the mid-20s, but are rising as is the rest of the Northeast.
With an estimated 3,160 tons of water flowing over it every second, the falls themselves have escaped deep freeze.
