What Made the Buffalo Snowstorm So Deadly
1 year, 11 months ago

What Made the Buffalo Snowstorm So Deadly

Slate  

How did Buffalo become the hardest-hit city in the United States’ bout with extreme weather last week—one that had, at one point, 2 in 3 Americans living under some kind of weather alert? Starting when the storm rolled in at midday on Friday, Buffalo experienced more than 37 straight hours of “blizzard conditions,” meaning high winds, swirling snow, and low visibility. The lucky ones got stuck inside, like the band of South Korean tourists who spent Christmas with a couple in the Buffalo suburbs, watching football and cooking up Korean delicacies, after their van slid into a ditch on Friday afternoon. “Being Buffalonians, we had thought, ‘Oh, this is just another storm.’ ” Indeed, one month ago, the region experienced another “lake effect” snowstorm that dropped as much as 6 feet of snow in some places. “This is the worst storm probably in our lifetime and maybe in the history of the city,” Erie County Chief Executive Mark Poloncarz said at a press conference on Monday.

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Explained: How the Buffalo blizzard turned deadly, killing over 40 people
1 year, 11 months ago

Explained: How the Buffalo blizzard turned deadly, killing over 40 people

Firstpost  

The winter storm raged for days, dumping four feet of snow and packing winds as high as 70 miles per hour, an unusually catastrophic combination On 19 December, as the Christmas holiday week began, Buffalo, New York, appeared ready for another storm. While Buffalo typically gets a storm that dumps two to three feet of snow every couple of years, …

Death toll climbs as blizzard-battered Buffalo area digs out
1 year, 11 months ago

Death toll climbs as blizzard-battered Buffalo area digs out

Associated Press  

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Roads reopened Thursday in storm-besieged Buffalo as authorities continued searching for people who may have died or are stuck and suffering after last week’s blizzard. With the death toll already surpassing that of the area’s notorious Blizzard of 1977 and rising daily, local officials faced questions about the response to last week’s storm. During his briefing, Poloncarz …

Winter storm Elliott – latest: Driving ban lifted in Buffalo as blizzard deaths hit 38
1 year, 11 months ago

Winter storm Elliott – latest: Driving ban lifted in Buffalo as blizzard deaths hit 38

The Independent  

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EXPLAINER: How blizzard stunned even winter-wise Buffalo
1 year, 11 months ago

EXPLAINER: How blizzard stunned even winter-wise Buffalo

Associated Press  

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The toll from the weekend blizzard that hit the Buffalo area was approaching 40 deaths Wednesday from the region’s deadliest storm in generations. PREPARATIONS AND RESPONSE Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown, saying “a potentially life-threatening storm” was coming, announced Thursday that the city would be under a state of emergency once the storm arrived the next morning. “We …

US winter storm kills over 60, more flights cancelled; driving ban enforced in Buffalo
1 year, 11 months ago

US winter storm kills over 60, more flights cancelled; driving ban enforced in Buffalo

India Today  

The severe winter storm in the United States has so far claimed more than 60 lives across the nation. DRIVING BANNED IN BUFFALO Snow-choked roads on Tuesday forced the state and military police in Buffalo to enforce a driving ban within New York’s second-most populous city. A "let’s go Buffalo" sign is seen behind an abandoned car on the road …

US winter storm wreaks havoc across Buffalo, California; horrific videos show a trail of destruction
1 year, 11 months ago

US winter storm wreaks havoc across Buffalo, California; horrific videos show a trail of destruction

India Today  

The 'very severe' snowstorm across the United States has so far killed more than 60 people, with the maximum deaths reported from Buffalo. #NYwx #snow pic.twitter.com/0v90aofgsX — WeatherNation December 25, 2022 Another social media user posted a video showing massive snow outside a door passage in Buffalo. Parked cars slide down icy hill during snowstorm in Seattle‼️😳 pic.twitter.com/fiyhCwAVZv — Daily …

Military police enforce driving ban in snow-stricken Buffalo
1 year, 11 months ago

Military police enforce driving ban in snow-stricken Buffalo

Associated Press  

BUFFALO, N.Y. — State and military police were sent Tuesday to keep people off Buffalo’s snow-choked roads, and officials kept counting fatalities three days after western New York’s deadliest storm in at least two generations. Even as suburban roads and most major highways in the area reopened, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz warned that police would be stationed at entrances …

Buffalo faces more snow after deadliest storm in decades
1 year, 11 months ago

Buffalo faces more snow after deadliest storm in decades

Firstpost  

The rest of the United States also was reeling from the ferocious winter storm, with at least an additional two dozen deaths reported in other parts of the country, and power outages in communities from Maine to Washington state Buffalo : Storm-battered Buffalo braced on Tuesday for fresh snow while still counting fatalities and striving to recover from the deadliest …

Buffalo Faces More Snow After Deadliest Storm In Decades
1 year, 11 months ago

Buffalo Faces More Snow After Deadliest Storm In Decades

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING BUFFALO, N.Y. — Storm-battered Buffalo braced Tuesday for fresh snow while still counting fatalities and striving to recover from the deadliest storm in western New York in at least two generations. Mayor Byron Brown’s office announced seven additional storm-related deaths Tuesday, bringing Buffalo’s total to 27, along with at least seven suburban fatalities. While Tuesday’s forecast was …

More snow in store for Buffalo after blizzard 'for the ages'
1 year, 11 months ago

More snow in store for Buffalo after blizzard 'for the ages'

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The National Weather Service predicted that as much as …

Biden approves US emergency relief for New York after blizzard kills 28 in Buffalo; nationwide toll rises to 60
1 year, 11 months ago

Biden approves US emergency relief for New York after blizzard kills 28 in Buffalo; nationwide toll rises to 60

Firstpost  

US President Joe Biden on Monday announced federal disaster relief for New York state after a severe winter storm left at least 28 people dead in the Buffalo area and thousands more without power. New Delhi: US President Joe Biden on Monday announced federal disaster relief for New York state after a severe winter storm left at least 28 people …

Deaths, darkness, devastation: Inside New York’s Buffalo, worst-hit by ‘once-in-a-generation’ winter storm
1 year, 11 months ago

Deaths, darkness, devastation: Inside New York’s Buffalo, worst-hit by ‘once-in-a-generation’ winter storm

Firstpost  

New York’s Buffalo city is reeling from the worst winter storm in over 50 years that has left at least 28 dead. Governor Kathy Hochul has likened the catastrophe to ‘a war zone’, adding that residents there are facing a ’life-threatening situation' New York’s Buffalo is freezing. New York governor Kathy Hochul described the situation in Buffalo as “going to …

'Blizzard of the century' leaves nearly 50 dead across US
1 year, 11 months ago

'Blizzard of the century' leaves nearly 50 dead across US

Firstpost  

Emergency crews in New York were scrambling Monday to rescue marooned residents from what authorities called the “blizzard of the century,” a relentless storm that has left nearly 50 people dead across US and caused Christmas travel chaos. Buffalo, United States: Emergency crews in New York were scrambling Monday to rescue marooned residents from what authorities called the “blizzard of …

‘Heartbreaking’: New York surveys damage after historic blizzard
1 year, 11 months ago

‘Heartbreaking’: New York surveys damage after historic blizzard

Al Jazeera  

Toll in US city of Buffalo reaches 27, mayor says, as residents urged to stay home while crews clear snow-covered roads. Emergency crews are ramping up snow-clearing and rescue operations after what has been called the “blizzard of the century” blanketed western New York state, where local officials say an already “heartbreaking” death toll is expected to rise. Byron Brown, …

Winter storm kills 60 across US, over 15,000 flights cancelled; Buffalo worst hit
1 year, 11 months ago

Winter storm kills 60 across US, over 15,000 flights cancelled; Buffalo worst hit

India Today  

A relentless storm, what authorities called the 'blizzard of the century' paralysed western New York over the Christmas weekend. BUFFALO WORST HIT In New York, particularly in Buffalo, authorities said bodies were discovered inside vehicles and from under snow banks, as emergency officials went from car to car to search for more survivors. Up to 9 more inches of snow …

Western NY death toll rises to 28 from cold, storm chaos
1 year, 11 months ago

Western NY death toll rises to 28 from cold, storm chaos

Associated Press  

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo residents hovered around space heaters, hunted for cars buried in snow drifts and looked for more victims Monday, after 28 people died in one of the worst weather-related disasters ever to hit western New York. “This is not the end yet,” said Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz, calling the blizzard “the worst storm probably in our …

Extreme cold, travel chaos: Woes from deadly storm continue
1 year, 11 months ago

Extreme cold, travel chaos: Woes from deadly storm continue

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The deep freeze from …

48 dead, 27 in New York alone as US battles historic winter storm
1 year, 11 months ago

48 dead, 27 in New York alone as US battles historic winter storm

India TV News  

One of the worst weather disasters in the history of the United States of America has claimed more lives in the last 24 hours taking the death toll to 27 in New York's Buffalo area alone. The blizzard roared through western New York Friday and Saturday, stranding motorists, knocking out power and preventing emergency crews from reaching residents in frigid …

Death toll rises after ‘blizzard of the century’ blankets US
1 year, 11 months ago

Death toll rises after ‘blizzard of the century’ blankets US

Al Jazeera  

Officials in hard-hit New York state area say situation remains dangerous as crews work to rescue people, clear roads. “The ferocity of the storm was worse than the blizzard of ’77,” said Poloncarz, referring to a three-day storm that killed nearly 30 people decades ago. — Mark Poloncarz December 26, 2022 The weekend storm – which New York Governor Kathy …

Millions In U.S. Hunker Down From Frigid, Deadly Monster Storm
1 year, 11 months ago

Millions In U.S. Hunker Down From Frigid, Deadly Monster Storm

Huff Post  

HAMBURG, NY - DECEMBER 24: A plow removes ice and snow along the Lake Erie shoreline on December 24, 2022 in Hamburg, New York. John Normile via Getty Images BUFFALO, N.Y. — Millions of people hunkered down against a deep freeze Sunday to ride out the winter storm that has killed at least 34 people across the United States and …

Millions in US hunker down from frigid, deadly monster storm
2 years ago

Millions in US hunker down from frigid, deadly monster storm

The Independent  

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18 Dead, Hundreds of Thousands Without Power as Monster Storm Brings Snow and Cold Across US
2 years ago

18 Dead, Hundreds of Thousands Without Power as Monster Storm Brings Snow and Cold Across US

News 18  

A frigid winter storm killed at least 18 people as it swept across the country, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses and leaving millions of people on edge about the possibility of Christmas Eve blackouts. At least three people died in the Buffalo area, including two who suffered medical emergencies in their homes and couldn’t …

18 die as monster storm brings rain, snow, cold across US
2 years ago

18 die as monster storm brings rain, snow, cold across US

Associated Press  

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A frigid winter storm killed at least 18 people as it swept across the country, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses and leaving millions of people on edge about the possibility of Christmas Eve blackouts. At least three people died in the Buffalo area, including two who suffered medical emergencies in their …

‘Dangerous situation’ in Buffalo as storm kills dozens across US
2 years ago

‘Dangerous situation’ in Buffalo as storm kills dozens across US

Al Jazeera  

Death toll expected to rise with motorists trapped in their vehicles in and around the city of Buffalo in New York. Much of the loss of life centred in and around the city of Buffalo at the edge of Lake Erie in western New York state, as numbing cold and heavy “lake-effect” snow — the result of frigid air moving …

‘Epic’ snowstorm pummels New York ahead of Thanksgiving as National Guard deployed
2 years, 1 month ago

‘Epic’ snowstorm pummels New York ahead of Thanksgiving as National Guard deployed

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Residents of northern New …

Dangerous lake-effect snow paralyzes parts of New York state
2 years, 1 month ago

Dangerous lake-effect snow paralyzes parts of New York state

Associated Press  

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A dangerous lake-effect snowstorm paralyzed parts of western and northern New York on Friday, dumping over 5 feet in some spots with more expected to fall through the night into Saturday. “The AAA crews were trying to get to people that had called in saying they were broken down or stranded or had gone off the road …

Lake-effect snow paralyzes parts of western, northern NY
2 years, 1 month ago

Lake-effect snow paralyzes parts of western, northern NY

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A dangerous lake-effect snowstorm paralyzed …

A potentially dangerous storm moves into Buffalo and western New York
2 years, 1 month ago

A potentially dangerous storm moves into Buffalo and western New York

NPR  

A potentially dangerous storm moves into Buffalo and western New York Enlarge this image toggle caption Derek Gee/AP Derek Gee/AP BUFFALO, N.Y. — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency Thursday for parts of western New York ahead of a dangerous storm that had the potential to dump several feet of snow on some communities on the …

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