UPDATED Ferocious U.S. snow blankets parts of New York, blamed for 7 deaths

A ferocious storm dumped massive piles of snow on parts of upstate New York, trapping residents in their homes and stranding motorists on roadways, as temperatures in all 50 states fell to freezing or below.

DYI Comment:  Excellent reporting by Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) video is direct and to the point.

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