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Near-record Snow has already fallen across Western New York as a narrow band of Lake Effect snow-covered Downtown Buffalo.

Near-record Snow has already fallen across Western New York as a narrow band of Lake Effect snow-covered Downtown Buffalo.

Meteorologist Patrick Hammer says if the month of December ended now, it would be the second-warmest December on record.

Jamestown Public Schools are closed Monday, while the Pine Valley Central School District is operating on a two hour delay.

In the midst of near-record high temperatures this week across Western New York, you might have forgotten that it is Fall here in Western New York and that means Winter is just around the corner.

In the midst of near-record high temperatures this week across Western New York, you might have forgotten that it is Fall here in Western New York and that means Winter is just around the corner.

Sweet Expectations at Home fundraiser Wednesday to benefit FeedMore WNY The virtual event featuring auctions and chef demos hopes to raise funds and awareness for critical feeding programs for FeedMore WNY. Author: Melissa Holmes Updated: 8:42 AM EDT May 19, 2021 BUFFALO, N.Y. — Wednesday night, there is a sweet way to help feed families who are struggling to put food on the table here in Western New York.  FeedMore WNY Foundation is hosting a virtual fundrais...

Dry forecast takes hold just as drought conditions significantly improve across WNY This is not the best timing for a drier stretch as the region is still in a rainfall deficit. Author: Elyse Smith (WGRZ) Updated: 3:24 PM EDT May 14, 2021 BUFFALO, N.Y. — The cooler and wet weather from early May has significantly helped reduce defined drought condition across Western New York.  But without any substantial rain chances expected for at least a week, minor change...

Snow on Tax Day? Not always, but recently, yes From accumulative snow to afternoon temperatures in the 80s, typical Tax Day forecasts in Buffalo have varied greatly. Author: Elyse Smith (WGRZ) Updated: 11:34 PM EDT April 15, 2021 BUFFALO, N.Y. — Yes, Buffalo has received snow on the traditional Tax Day, April 15, in recent years, but its not as prevalent as you may think.  Looking at weather observations from 1990 to 2020, it has snowed only five times on Apri...

Winter weather alerts canceled Saturday night The heavy, organized lake effect snow bands are fizzling out but lake enhanced snow showers are still possible Saturday night. Author: WGRZ Weather Staff Updated: 9:48 PM EST February 20, 2021 BUFFALO, N.Y. — The heavy, organized lake effect snow bands are fizzling out but lake enhanced snow showers are still possible Saturday night. The previous Lake Effect Snow Warnings and  Winter Weather Advisory were allowe...