Monster Winter Storm Sweeps Across US, Brings Heavy Snowfall, Knocks Out Power. IN PICS

Millions of people are on edge as a ferocious winter storm sweeps over the United States, cutting electricity to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses.

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At least 31 weather-related deaths have been reported in the United States as brutal winter storm and frigid cold swept the country and brought Christmas Day danger and misery to millions of Americans Sunday, reported news agency AFP.(Source: Getty)

Hochul told reporters Sunday evening that residents were still in the throes of a "very dangerous life-threatening situation" and warned anyone in the area to remain indoors.(Source: Getty)

Power outage due to weather-related conditions on Christmas morning affected over 2 lakh residents across several eastern states in the country and many more had their holiday travel plans upended, although the five-day-long storm featuring blizzard conditions and ferocious winds showed signs of easing.(Source: Getty)

Of the 31 weather-related deaths that have been confirmed across nine states, four were reported from Colorado who likely died of exposure and at least 12 in New York state, where officials warned that the toll would likely rise. (Source: Getty)

Officials described historically dangerous conditions in the snow-prone Buffalo region, with hours-long whiteouts and bodies discovered in vehicles and under snow banks as emergency workers struggled to search for those in need of rescue.(Source: Getty)

A crisis situation unfolded in western New York’s Buffalo city where a blizzard has left the city marooned, with emergency services unable to reach high impact areas.(Source: Getty)