Buffalo lake effect snow storm blamed for 2 deaths; snow keeps falling - USA TODAY

A lake-effect snowstorm dumped several inches of snow over western New York early Friday, with snowfall totals expected to reach at least 4 feet through Sunday in the Buffalo area.

The storm was blamed for the deaths of two people stricken with "cardiac events" while clearing snow. .

Eleven counties remained under a state of emergency Friday as an intense snow band whipped the area.

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