US winter storm called the blizzard of the century as death toll rises
At least 28 people have died in the US and the death toll is expected to continue rising as a monster winter storm batters the country.
CNN reporter Miguel Marquez said New York officials are calling it the "blizzard of the century" as dozens are killed by the freak storm.
"It has been many many decades since they've seen snow this fast in Buffalo," he said.
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Officals are going through cars and homes to check for deceased residents. Supplied
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But now there are concerns for the end of the week as temperatures rise by 10 degrees and the snow melts, serious flooding could plague the county.
"Flooding will be a big issue if they can't get rid of the snow, it will block drains and flooding could be a big problem," Marquez said.
Watch the latest on the storm in the video above.
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