Historic snowstorm expected to hit New York today: How to brace for it

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Heavy snowfall that impacted several parts of western New York state will persist on Friday, November 18.

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The potentially historic storm may cause trees to topple and damage property.

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“The snowfall will produce near zero visibility, difficult to impossible travel and damage to infrastructure,” the National Weather Service said.

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About 6 million people in six Great Lakes states, from Wisconsin to New York, are under snow alert.

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Commercial traffic has been banned on some roads and flights have been canceled at Buffalo Airport.

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Buffalo public schools were closed and residents have been asked to take caution this weekend.

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Officials in New York’s Erie County, which includes Buffalo, also declared a state of emergency.

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Friday alone could bring more than 2 feet of snow, making it one of the top three snowiest days on record in Buffalo.

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