Lake-Effect Snow Blankets New York; Swiss Officials Work to Identify Victims in Deadly Fire | NTD Good Morning (Jan. 2)

More snowfall is expected across parts of New York state, with lake-effect snow affecting some areas. Officials warn of hazardous travel expected through Saturday. The snowfall rates are expected to be intense, especially near the Great Lakes. Forecasters say some areas could see another foot of snow by the end of the week.

In Switzerland, investigators are working to identify the burned bodies of victims after a blaze tore through a crowded bar in the Swiss Alps. The fire killed about 40 people. Most of them, according to officials, were young people. Officials also said that due to the severity of burns, identifying victims could take days. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Violence is escalating in Iran, as protests over economic conditions are spreading across the country, leaving seven people dead. According to the Iranian government, the inflation rate in December rose to over 42 percent from the same period the previous year. During that same time, food prices rose by more than 70 percent, and medicines by up to 50 percent.