Biden Declares Federal Emergency for Blizzard-Ravaged New York State

President Joe Biden declared a federal emergency Monday for areas of western New York, including Buffalo, that were impacted by the massive blizzard which dumped nearly 50 inches of snow over Christmas weekend, and led to more than 20 deaths.

The National Weather Service reported 49.2 inches of snow at Buffalo International Airport as of 10 a.m. Monday, and at least 28 deaths in the area have been linked to the winter storm, prompting some local officials to characterize it as perhaps the worst blizzard in 50 years.

A maximum of nine additional inches of snow could fall in some areas of Western New York through Tuesday, according to the NWS.