The death toll from the so-called historic blizzard in the United States on December 27 rose to 64 as record snowfall blocked roads, hampering rescue operations.

This is stated in the material of NBC News.

Confirming seven additional deaths in Buffalo, a city in northwestern New York state, Mayor Byron Brown said the storm was "probably worse than anything this city has seen in 50 years."

The mayor later announced at a news conference that another body had been found, bringing the total number of deaths in Buffalo to 28.

"Despite the curfews in place in parts of Buffalo, we are still finding many people who are simply interfering with our first responder efforts," said city Public Works Commissioner Nathan Marton.

He added that the department was trying to free up at least one lane for emergency vehicles.

"We need people to continue to be patient, stay off the roads today, and as soon as we can, we will lift the ban on driving in the city of Buffalo," Brown said.

Let's add that on Christmas, December 25, Americans experienced the coldest day on record.

There was also a report of Winter Storm Elliott, which canceled more than 4,300 flights in the US.

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