Northern US braced for more snowstorms after seven die

Another 3ft (1m) of snow is expected to hit parts of north-eastern US after a massive snowstorm left at least seven dead in New York state on Wednesday. Weather-related deaths were also reported in New Hampshire and Michigan. Parts of the city of Buffalo are already under 5ft of snow. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo called the snowstorm a ‘historic event’. Freezing temperatures have continued in many parts of the US, with heavy disruption to travel. Weather related deaths were also reported in New Hampshire and Michigan. John Jiloty of East Aurora near Buffalo said that some people had been stuck in their cars for a day and a half. Residents were reported trapped in their homes and cars, and strong winds and icy roads caused motorway accidents and forced school closures in parts of the US. More than 100 National Guard members were deployed in New York to assist in clearing roads and removing abandoned vehicles. The National Weather Service said some places could have topped the record for a single day of snowfall, which stands at 6ft 4in, according to BBC.