UB doctor, an expert in wilderness medicine, offers advice on riding out the blizzard By Scott Scanlon WNY Refresh Editor Dec 23, 2022 Dec 23, 2022 Updated Mar 13, 2026 0 1 of 2 Abbott Road and Route 20A are closed near Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Buffalo Bills on Friday, Dec. 23, 2022. Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News Gates were closed Friday to the entrance of Route 219 in Springville. Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save By Scott Scanlon WNY Refresh Editor Blizzards dump snow, blow it around with a fury and make life outdoors treacherous.kAmqFE D@>6 A6@A=6 E9C@H 42FE:@? E@ E96 H:?5[ ECJ:?8 E@ >@G6 2C@F?5 7C66=J 5FC:?8 E96 E66E9 @7 DF49 DE@C>D] k^AmkAm%92E H@F=5 36 2 >:DE2<6 E9:D r9C:DE>2D H66<6?5]k^AmkAm“$E2J:?8 :?5@@CD :D @3G:@FD[ 3FE 42?’E 36 6>A92D:K65 6?@F89[” D2:5 sC] s2G:5 w@=>6D[ 2 72>:=J 5@4E@C 2?5 6IA6CE :? 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'A ton of people stuck': Motorists stranded in blizzard all over Erie County "There's a ton of people stuck. There are stranded people off the road," said Erie County Deputy Joe Reeves. In one car, deputies found a youn…
Zero visibility, whiteouts strand drivers as storm wallops Western New York Battering winds with gusts approaching hurricane force began bombarding Western New York just as day broke and never quit.
Two die shoveling snow; those with cardiac risks advised to 'just let your driveway fill up with snow' The lake-effect snowstorm turned deadly for a couple of men who died of heart attacks while clearing snow.
Hochul: WNY, Watertown bearing brunt of storm; warns 'your tires cannot handle this' "We are seeing incredibly dangerous, hazardous, life-threatening high winds, blinding snow storms in real time hitting Western New York at thi…
'Extreme' conditions in Erie County: 'There's no reason to be outside' "It was horrible during the day," Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz said. "It's going to be worse at night."
A1 Minute! August 31, 2026: High school football; Tecovas steps into Short Pump; Amazon's drone delivery coming to Richmond
A1 Minute! August 31, 2026: High school football; Tecovas steps into Short Pump; Amazon's drone delivery coming to Richmond
