New York Homes Become 'Frozen' as Storm Strengthens Freezing Effect

A violent storm system bore down on New York last week, creating conditions that made homes look as if they were part of a live-action set of the movie “Frozen.” Conditions such below-zero temperature and strong winds contributed to the freezing conditions, while waters from the Lake Erie came ashore as homes in Hamburg, New York became covered in ice.

Residents have told various news agencies that these conditions were a first for the area. One resident reported that his home was covered in ice up to three feet thick. Another pointed out that the scene was almost similar when the Ice Queen covered Narnia in ice. They were all in unison in saying that the effect was never before seen in the vicinity of the area.

The thick ice has been the “most dramatic” after-effect of the storm, Fox News pointed out, but that doesn’t mean it’s the only noticeable aspect of this weather condition; other parts of upstate New York still find itself buried in feet thick of lake-effect snow.

More citizens have been recounting how their homes have become “eerie” and “bizarre,” according to CNN. In Buffalo, some homes are beset by as much as 12-foot thick ice. They were quick to point out how quickly the situation turned south, as on Thursday evening, the ice wasn’t there yet. Things became apparently different by the time people awoke on Friday morning.

Weather forecaster Tom Niziol spoke to weather channels about the condition. He explained that the low- to mid-20 temperatures had a certain effect where the spray quickly turned into ice. As the lake came onshore, he further pointed out, the spray hits the buildings and turns it into a frozen block of ice. It’s enough to make it appear like a "giant icicle," he quickly quipped.

Things had gotten better since last Friday, however, as some of the ice has started to thaw. Some residents still voiced out their concerns, asking for help and urging the governor to declare an emergency situation to help in recovery efforts.

Some residents pointed out that, while this event is unique, they don’t want to live through another situation similar to this again.