Blizzard in New York and Bafalo! Ice traps on all roads! People have never seen anything like it!

heavy snowfall will continue to accumulate in western New York after the historic storm brought record snowfall to the Buffalo area, totaling over 6 feet in some areas. Much of the country has seen a significant cooling trend since last week, with some areas experiencing the first measurable snow of the season this week. This low pressure snow forming system will slide through the Midwest to the Northeast Drivers advised to follow snow squall warnings during snow squall awareness week A snow flurry is a short but intense period of heavy snowfall, according to the NWS. This snow builds up to two inches in less than 30 minutes. There are also strong winds that can reach over 30 mph, as well as whiteout conditions that reduce visibility by less than a quarter of a mile. Snow squalls usually happen when it's partly cloudy outside, and they can start suddenly, catching drivers off guard. These sudden snow flurries can lead to major traffic accidents, including fatal multi-vehicle crashes.