Photos Of Buffalo's Deadly Snowfall

M​ore than three dozen people died in western New York as Winter Storm Elliott hit the area, dumping feet of snow and causing hazardous blizzard conditions, particularly in the city of Buffalo. Snow continues in the region on Tuesday and is expected to end later in the day.

E​rie County confirmed 39 deaths directly related to the storm. Some of the deceased were found in cars stuck in the brutal weather, while others were trapped in their homes, became disoriented while walking in the storm or died of cardiac events while blowing or shoveling snow. The city received nearly 50 inches of snow in the storm.

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A​ccording to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, more than 550 rescues had been performed during or since the storm.

The Buffalo International Airport remains closed until 11 a.m. Wednesday morning. The Buffalo News reported that nearly 4,000 homes were still without power late Tuesday morning.

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I​n total, at least 69 people died nationwide due to the storm, many related to motor vehicle accidents.

C​lick through the slideshow above to see the unbelievable snow event in Buffalo.

M​ORE FROM WEATHER.COM: Winter Storm Elliott, in Pictures

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