Life began returning to normal in western New York after a storm that at times dumped five inches of snow an hour on the region. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Snow and Snowstorms”
The Monster Buffalo Snowstorm May Have Set a Record. More Is on the Way.
By Gotham Rex on November 19, 2022
The city is on track to break snowfall records set in 2014 with at least another six inches forecast to arrive Saturday night. Source: New York Times
Buffalo Storm: More Snow Expected in Western New York
By Gotham Rex on November 18, 2022
A storm lasting through the weekend is underway on the eastern coasts of Lakes Erie and Ontario, with snowfall rates reaching over three inches per hour. Source: New York Times
Snowstorm in Northeast Could Disrupt Travel and Power, Forecasters Say
By Gotham Rex on April 17, 2022
Though there is uncertainty about the storm’s track, a forecaster said “pretty impactful weather” could knock out power and make for sloppy commutes. Source: New York Times
Thousands Remain Without Power in Tennessee After Winter Storm
By Gotham Rex on February 7, 2022
Schools in the Memphis area were closed on Monday after an ice storm last week led to widespread power failures. Source: New York Times
Powerful Winter Storm Brings Whipping Winds and Heavy Snow to the Northeast
By Gotham Rex on January 29, 2022
Forecasters called it a “bomb cyclone” and predicted that the Boston area would be hit particularly hard. Source: New York Times
Here's When a Storm Is Considered a Blizzard
By Gotham Rex on January 29, 2022
The National Weather Service defines a blizzard by three criteria: blowing or falling snow, winds of at least 35 miles per hour, and visibility of a quarter mile or less for at least three hours. Source: New York Times
New York Gets Its First Major Snow of the Season
By Gotham Rex on January 7, 2022
At least five inches of snow blanketed the city and surrounding areas, part of the second winter storm to hit the East Coast this week. Source: New York Times
Winter Storm Expected to Blanket the Northeast in Snow
By Gotham Rex on January 6, 2022
Significant snowfall could create perilous driving conditions for the Friday morning commute. Source: New York Times
At Least 120 Million Americans Bracing for Coast-to-Coast Storm
By Gotham Rex on February 14, 2021
Widespread winter storm warnings or advisories were posted on Sunday as low temperatures, heavy snow and ice threatened huge swaths of the country. Source: New York Times
Second February Snowfall Blankets New York
By Gotham Rex on February 8, 2021
More than six inches fell on Sunday, and more nasty weather is expected this week, with additional snow and freezing temperatures. Source: New York Times
Snowstorm to Blanket East Coast With Up to 8 Inches on Sunday
By Gotham Rex on February 6, 2021
The intense but fast-moving storm promises to create havoc for travelers on Super Bowl Sunday and be followed by single-digit temperatures, forecasters said. Source: New York Times
Woman Survives Days Trapped in Van After Snowstorm
By Gotham Rex on February 5, 2021
The woman, 77, said she had fallen asleep in the vehicle, where she was living, then spent most of the week waiting for help. Source: New York Times
NY Braces for Second Day of Snow
By Gotham Rex on February 2, 2021
It won’t be nearly as heavy as Monday, but as much as 24 inches is expected to have piled up when the snowfall ends late Tuesday. Source: New York Times
20 Inches of Snow Could Fall on a City Already Quieted by the Pandemic
By Gotham Rex on February 1, 2021
New York found itself in the midst of a nor’easter that was on track to be one of the city’s heaviest storms ever. Source: New York Times