28 people died in one of the worst weather-related disasters to hit western New York.

Buffalo residents gathered around space heaters

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The National Weather Service said the snow total at Buffalo Niagara International Airport stood at 49.2 inches at 10 a.m. Monday.

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People hunted for cars buried in snow drifts and looked for more victims Monday

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Up to 9 more inches of snow could fall in some areas of western New York through Tuesday

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Scientists said that the warming Earth may have contributed to the intensity of the storm

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That’s because the atmosphere can carry more water vapor, which acts as fuel

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Airports all across the United States were suffering from cancellations and delays

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