Spectrum News 1’s Casey Bortnick shared some of the startling sights, sounds and stories from the Buffalo Blizzard, a days-long winter storm that claimed the lives of 40 people and virtually shut the city down.

"My heart aches for those who lost loved ones in this natural disaster," Bortnick wrote. "While it’s hard to watch this community go through another tragedy, it’s also inspiring to see them rally around each other every time."