The Christmastime winter storm left 25 people dead in Eerie County, New York, and buried entire communities under several feet of snow. In addition to snowed-in conditions in the Buffalo area, the storm was compounded by a larger cold weather trend, with snow and precipitation stretching across much of the United States and Canada.

The country is attempting to return to normal. Millions of people won't have to commute to and from work during the holiday season because of the bad weather. Road crews are working hard to get the country out of the snow.

Most of the cameras were set up before the storm for other purposes. They show storm-battered communities getting back on the road after the storm.

There are webcams around the country.

Watch Buffalo's snow-covered border bridge between Canada and the U.S.

This view of the Peace Bridge is an example of real-time adaptation. As the storm continues in Buffalo, the road is relatively clear of snow, and plows continue to work throughout the day.

You can see how far the region has come in a few moments. Even though there is snow on the side of the road, cars are moving through the area.

Watertown

The live cam allows the viewer to see pedestrians getting back to normal as well as the roads being active again. The views of the snow covered landscape are amazing.

As of this writing, the harbor on Lake Coeur d'Alene in northern Idaho is showing snow and clouds. Typically allowing a peek at conditions and activity on the lake for boaters and other vacationers, this camera instead shows the extent of the storm.

The storm reminded us of the power of winter weather. It is a reminder of the beauty of the winter season. The snowy vista's of the town's Bavarian Village are more impressive than those of the state.

It will still happen in a heating world. Climate Central, an organization that studies climate change, says that the winter is the fastest-warming season. Dynamic weather moving through our chaotic atmosphere will often allow for the release of air from the north into the Lower 48. The article was originally published on the website.