NEW YORK — At least two people have died in connection with an 'extreme' lake-effect snowstorm in western New York that could dump up to 6 feet of snow in the Buffalo region.
Intense Winter Storm Brings Multiple Feet Of Lake Effect Snow To Buffalo AreaNEW YORK — At least two people have died in connection with an"extreme" lake-effect snowstorm in western New York that could dump up to 6 feet of snow in the Buffalo region.
A countywide driving ban went into effect Thursday night, with only those authorized for emergency travel allowed to drive. It was temporarily lifted in Buffalo Friday morning, before being reinstated for the city, Poloncarz announced. "This will produce near zero visibility, nearly impossible travel, damage to infrastructure, and paralyze the hardest-hit communities," the National Weather Service warned.
"This is considered an extreme event," Hochul said during a press briefing Thursday morning."That means it's dangerous. That also means it's life-threatening." The city of Buffalo has brought in private contractors to handle the snow in addition to state support, according to Mayor Brown. Sunday's game between the Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns has been moved to Detroit due to the weather forecast, the NFL announced Thursday. The game was initially scheduled to be played at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York.Lake-effect snow is common in the late fall and early winter along the downwind shores of the Great Lakes, which is caused by cold air flowing over the warmer waters of the Great Lakes.
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