BREAKING NEWS: Storm death toll now stands at 7
There have been four more deaths related to the blizzard, according to Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz, bringing the total of deaths to seven.
Buffalo-Niagara Airport sees nearly 3 feet of snow
The National Weather Service has compiled a list of snow totals for the storm and the Buffalo-Niagara Airport’s weather station has nearly tripled any location outside of Erie County with…
Three storm-related fatalities confirmed
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz has reported that three fatalities in Erie County over the past three days can be attributed to the blizzard. While there have been reports of…
Niagara County lists warming shelters
The Following Warming Shelters are open and available to those who may have lost power, are stranded, or experiencing extreme cold conditions, according to the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office. While…
Diocese of Buffalo suggests livestreaming Christmas Masses due to storm
The Diocese of Buffalo released a statement in regards to the Winter storm, advising its pastors and parishioners to take advantage of live streaming capabilities for Christmas Masses. The statement…
AAA offers winter weather advice
Blizzard conditions in the Buffalo region are making it difficult for tow truck drivers to navigate roads in poor visibility. A driving ban remains in effect in Erie and Niagara…
Travel bans in Erie and Niagara County remain in effect
The weather outside is still frightful. So officials in Western New York are advising people to stay inside. And definitely don’t try to drive anywhere. Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz…
Tops and Wegmans in Erie and Niagara County to close due to blizzard
Grocery options for the weekend just got severely limited in Erie and Niagara County. “All Wegmans in Erie and Niagara counties will be closing as of noon. They will not…
BREAKING NEWS: Driving ban goes into effect in Erie County
The Erie County Sheriff’s Office has announced a county-wide driving ban that went into effect at 9:30 a.m.
Today’s forecast: Rain and blowing snow with wind chills as low as -5
Friday Rain before 8am, then snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow after 10am. Temperature falling to around 17 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low…