Buffalo marks the one-year anniversary of its deadliest lake effect storm, a blizzard that subjected the city to 37 hours of treacherous conditions and is now considered the worst in Buffalo's history. The storm featured gusts as high as 79 mph, snowfall totals up to 60 inches, wind chills in the negative teens, and snow drifts over 20 feet, lasting five days and resulting in 47 people losing their lives. Following the disaster, Buffalo has implemented reforms to enhance preparedness for future extreme weather. Meteorologist Don Paul reflected on the blizzard in a piece for the Buffalo News, providing a current forecast and extended outlook for the region, while various media outlets have discussed the city's post-storm improvements.
One year ago today was the start of the deadliest #blizzard in Buffalo, NY history. My blog explains how and why this Weather Catastrophe killed 47 people and how to limit fatalities when it occurs again, history does repeat itself. https://t.co/X5O2K0FNMV
Buffalo is demonstrating what happens when a disaster overwhelms preparations so dramatically that reforms become essential in the aftermath. https://t.co/88uKhJu9pJ
One year ago today the greatest blizzard to ever hit buffalo started. Gust as high as 79 mph were recorded, snowfall totals as high as 60", wind chills in the negative teens, and snow drifts of 20'+. The storm lasted 5 straight days! This blizzard led to 47 people losing their…
What the West sowed, it now reaps. https://t.co/B7b3MbVxhj
Hamburg and Dresden looked like this too after the Allied bombings in World War 2. The lesson would seem to be that those who sow the wind must be ready to reap the whirlwind https://t.co/9NrkhB5zoI
A year ago, Buffalo was about to endure arguably its worst-ever winter storm -- w/ 37 hours of downright dangerous blizzard conditions. The snow-hardy city was not at all prepared. Dozens died. @ssdance looks at the reforms the city has made since ⬇️ https://t.co/CB3w9s2GVn
Don Paul: A mainly meteorological look back at last year's blizzard, the deadliest lake effect storm in Buffalo history PLUS a full current forecast and extended outlook for our region. https://t.co/wPzoIhoY32 via @TheBuffaloNews