Winter Storm Slams US on Christmas Eve, Leaves at Least 17 Dead

Winter Storm Slams US on Christmas Eve, Leaves at Least 17 Dead
Snow blows across U.S. Highway 6 as vehicles drive during a blizzard warning in Iowa City, Iowa, on Dec. 23, 2022. Joesph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen via AP
Zachary Stieber
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Harsh winter weather derailed plans across the United States on Christmas Eve, with subzero temperatures, high winds, and heavy snow in multiple parts of the country.

In Buffalo, New York, and surrounding areas, a blizzard dropped snow that totaled more than two feet. As temperatures approached zero and windy conditions contributed to the visibility problems, hundreds of people were left stranded in their vehicles, including people who tried driving late Friday despite a driving ban in place for the entire county, Erie County officials said. Emergency response vehicles, meanwhile, were stuck, hampering rescue efforts.

Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
Zachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]
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