An Arctic blast brought freezing temperatures to a large portion of the United States, and early snowfall to others, early in the week of Nov. 17, 2014. While cold temperatures affected much of the country, western New York state was hit with over two meters of snow, paralyzing much of the region.
Winter Weather Slams U.S.
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Snowdrifts create a beautiful setting as a man tries to dig out his driveway on Bowen Rd. in Lancaster, N.Y., Nov. 19, 2014. A lake-effect snow storm dumped over five feet of snow in areas across Western New York.
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Storm clouds and snow blows off Lake Erie in Buffalo, New York, Nov. 18, 2014.
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A plane negotiates its way through the snow at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport in Buffalo, N.Y., Nov. 18, 2014.
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A commuter walks along Market Street in freezing temperatures, Nov. 18, 2014, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.