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Buffalo Zoo's Baby Polar Bear Luna Plays in Snow For First Time! [VIDEO]

Josh — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 09:10:55 +0000

Here’s a cute little video to start off your Wednesday. The Buffalo Zoo’s baby polar bear cub Luna was given a chance to play in some Buffalo snow for the first time. Normally, polar bears are able to stay outside full time, but Luna is still on the young side, so she has to be [...]

New York City's Worst Blizzard

Dale Mussen — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 10:00:31 +0000

New York City has seen some bad weather recently, but nothing close to this. New York ground to a near halt in the face of huge snow drifts and strong winds. It was back when one in every four Americans lived in the area between Washington D.C. and Maine.

The day before, temperatures were in the 50’s, clear and sunny, but then a cold front moved in and temperatures plunged.

Bye-Bye, Lindy Ruff — 10 Buffalo Sabres Instagrams [PICTURES]

Rebecca Bratek — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:35:40 +0000

Another week, another bunch of people who think their iPhones make them professional photographers. This week, we’re rounding up your all-around best shots. Lindy Ruff was fired from the Sabres last week after 26 years with the organization, 16 of which he served as head coach. Fans were sad and shocked but also relieved and optimistic. The [...]

Old Enough To Remember the Blizzard of '77? [VIDEO]

Dale Mussen — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 11:00:24 +0000

For those who lived through it, it’s something you’ll never forget. It’s the worst snowstorm I’ve ever experienced and for 29 people it was the last one they would experience. The Blizzard of ’77. It really is a blur because it lasted for days and the effects of it were felt for weeks. First, [...]

Amherst Stiffens Fee For Snow Covered Sidewalks

Josh — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 11:04:33 +0000

Here’s a little follow up to a story we brought you on Tuesday about clearing your sidewalks of snow. The Town of Amherst has decided to stiffen the penalty for not shoveling the sidewalks in front of your home/business. If you fail to clear your sidewalk within 24 hours of snow fall, the town [...]

Snow Sculptures That You Won't Believe Are Real [PHOTOS]

Clay Moden — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 21:23:36 +0000

It’s hard to believe what people can do with snow and ice. Have you ever tried to make a snowman? Not always as easy as it seems. These ice artists have taken a backyard snow sculpture to a new level!Take a look at some of the best from around the world!! [button href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/lollaparooza/majestic-sculptures-from-the-harbin-international-8s5g" title="Show Me [...]

Sledding Hills + Tubing Spots in Western New York

WYRK Staff — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 18:08:49 +0000

As we near the end of the calendar, the days are getting shorter and the air is getting colder. We all know what comes next: snow. Soon enough, snowflakes will fill front lawns and maybe even give kids a day off or two. While this is incredibly exciting to some people, many of us hear that four-letter word and instantly cringe.

The Blizzard of '77, the October Storm + Many More Memorable Buffalo Snowstorms [PICTURES]

Buffalo Staff — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 17:05:40 +0000

Here in Buffalo, the weather really isn’t that bad. We don’t have any earthquakes, we don’t get any hurricanes, and there are never mudslides or tornadoes. We just get a little bit of snow, that’s all. Sometimes we get that little bit of snow all at once. I mean, who doesn’t remember the Blizzard of [...]

Weather Channel Covers April Snow in Buffalo

Dale Mussen — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:09:31 +0000

The Weather Channel’s Jim Cantore says covering a snowstorm in Buffalo had always been on his “bucket list” but I’m not so sure he was able to accomplish that. Yeah, it was snowing and he was in Buffalo, but was this the kind of storm he had in mind? I think he’ll have to wait [...]

Storm Fizzles Out, Warning Cancelled

Staff — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:16:47 +0000

All weekend long we heard from local and national meteorologist about this massive storm that was riding up the coast and would dump up to 16″ of snow in parts of Western New York. Well some of you may have seen snow on the ground but we saw nothing but wet pavement here in Buffalo. [...]

Do You Wish It Was Still Winter? [VIDEO]

John La Mond — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:00:40 +0000

I was talking to a few snowmobilers and skiers who feel we got robbed this past Winter. We really did not see a lot of snow this year. Personally, I was fine with that because my son owns a snowplowing company and all of his work is done through contracts. Last year was a tough [...]

Tow Truck Accident In Northern Norway [VIDEO]

John La Mond — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:00:11 +0000

Living here in Wester New York, we all know how crazy our roadways can get in the wintertime. I am just very thankful we don’t have any mountainous road with crazy cliffs and extreme drop-offs. Check out this tow truck accident in Northern Norway. I am not sure if anyone got hurt, but I hope [...]

The Latest Winter Gadget: A Remote Controlled Snowblower [VIDEO]

John La Mond — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:00:14 +0000

Many of us here in Western New York use a snowblower to clear our driveways when we need to. Did you ever have one of those days where you don’t even want to venture out into the cold to snow blow the driveway? Here’s a new device you may want to buy. It’s a remote controlled [...]

Saturday Is The 35th Anniversary Of The Blizzard Of '77 [VIDEO]

John La Mond — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:00:41 +0000

Are you old enough to remember the Blizzard of ’77? This Saturday marks the 35th Anniversary of the Blizzard of ’77. It was because of this famous storm that Buffalo earned the reputation as the “snow capital of the Northeast”. See what one storm can do for you? I have very vivid memories of the [...]

Why A Warm Winter Hurts Buffalo

Clay Moden — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:30:45 +0000

I am one of the biggest fans of a good old fashioned Buffalo winter. I love snow. The way I see it, if you are gonna live where we do you better find yourself a hobby to enjoy during winter. It makes the time go faster and it will help to fight against the season affect disorders that we keep hearing about. This year has been all but good for us snow lovers. It hurts more than just my need for snow. It is starting to take a toll on Western New York in many ways!

Five Things We're Looking Forward To In 2012

Staff — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:33:03 +0000

We're down to just a few days left in 2011 and we're already looking forward to 2012. What are you looking forward to? We've put a list together of five things we are really looking forward to in 2012. What's on your list? 1 Taste Of Country Concert at Coca-Cola Field. It's almost [...]

Clay "Competes" In The Buffalo Airport Snow Removal Equipment Rodeo

Clay Moden — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 11:00:10 +0000

It's an annual event at the Buffalo Airport. The crew that handles snow removal holds a fun event call the 'Equipment Rodeo." Airfield Superintendent Tom Dames ( Marine Corps Pilot Ret.) gives his award winning crew a chance to show off their skills and "practice" for the upcoming snow season.I had a chance to be a part of it today. Of all the things I have covered, this ranks close to the top as one of the most unique and exciting things I have seen.Thanks to Brad Hohman for taking the time to film and photograph this.

The Late March Snow Is For The Dogs!!

Clay Moden — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 11:00:37 +0000

People around here (myself included) are over the snow already!! But, Pepper and her buddies love it!!!

4-Year-Old Girl Crawls Through Snow to Save Family [VIDEO]

Greg Karcher — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:42:16 +0000

The pick-up truck 4-year-old Averie Carrion was riding in with her mother and one-year-old brother slid off an icy Iowa highway, flipping over into the snow. It was night, and the temperature was well below freezing. But Averie managed to crawl her way out of the overturned vehicle, and then trudged a quarter mile through [...]

Welcome To Snowy Dallas

Dale Mussen — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 05:54:12 +0000

I just wonder how many football fans went down to Dallas with a suitcase full of t-shirts, shorts and sandals. They should have taken winter coats and gloves. The Dallas weather has been anything but pleasant during Super Bowl week. My sister in law moved from Buffalo to Dallas about 30 years ago and never recalls such an awful winter.