Erie County Deputy Executive Richard Tobe said roof collapses posed a threat, especially at mobile home parks.

"With this heavy snow load now, there are buildings that are in danger," he said.

Nearly 5 feet of snow had Tom Irwin, 68, and his family housebound since Monday in Derby, New York, near Buffalo.

"We decided to make the most of it. We put the Christmas tree up," he said. "It's certainly the worst storm we've experienced, and we've been here just under 30 years."

States of emergency are in effect for 10 counties, driving was banned on many roads and 140 miles (225 km) of the New York State Thruway were closed.

11月20日，纽约州西部地区再次遭遇暴风雪，当地居民称这是记忆中最严重的一次降雪。

至少8人在这场强降雪中丧生。

纽约州五大湖沿岸部分地区新降雪达60厘米，而本周早前降雪的厚度已达1.5米。

“我经历了多次强降雪，但这是最严重的一次。是我见过的在最短的时间内下得最多的雪，”58岁的查克•施佩希特（ Chuck Specht）说道。他住在纽约玛丽拉（Marilla）市，房子周边的积雪达2.1米高。

施佩希特称，他想在雪地上清理出一条小路用于遛狗，但没办法做到。

“甚至经验丰富的老手清理起来都很棘手，”他说道。

美国橄榄球大联盟（National Football League ）称，出于安全考虑，布法罗比尔队23日将无法在主场迎战纽约喷气机队。该比赛将重新安排。

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