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• Buffalo's Finance Commissioner resigns, marking third City Hall departure in past week 

  02-12-2024 23:26 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Another veteran administrator is leaving City Hall.Acting Mayor Chris Scanlon announced Monday that he accepted the resignation of Delano Dowell Sr., the city's Commissioner of Administration and Finance, whose last day will be Dec. 16.Dowell is the third member of the administration to depart in the past week.
  Delano Dowell Sr.
  Last Tuesday, Scanlon parted ways with two senior staffers who oversaw development. Director of Real Estate Howard Grynspan was fired and Br
  
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• Livestock dead after snow causes barn collapse in Chautauqua County

  02-12-2024 23:19 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Five cows died and around 100 others were trapped after a barn collapsed from lake-effect snowfall Monday in Chautauqua County, a county spokesperson announced.Officials said emergency crews responded to the scene in the Town of Arkwright and worked through deep snow accumulation to rescue the trapped livestock. One firefighter sustained non-life threatening injuries during the recovery efforts and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.Eight miles away from Ar
  
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• Woman saved from snowstorm, flown to Ohio for heart transplant

  02-12-2024 21:58 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A woman in need of a heart transplant was transported by police on a long, harrowing journey to a hospital in Ohio after getting stuck in the lake-effect storm that pummeled Chautauqua County this weekend, New York State Police said.The 64-year-old was on her way to Cleveland Clinic from Rochester with her husband when the two got stuck on State Route 5 in the Town of Portland.A nurse at the clinic contacted state police who located the couple and maintained continuous co
  
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• Free Sabres tickets in December for those who donate blood

  02-12-2024 19:04 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- ConnectLife has announced that they are giving out free Sabres tickets for those donating blood this month.
  The blood, organ, and tissue bank says free tickets for select games will be available for every blood donor during the month of December. Donations can come from a ConnectLife blood center or a blood drive.Seven additional tickets are offered at a reduced price. If you're interested in donating to ConnectLife, you can visit their website here or call (716) 529-4270
  
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• MS13 gang member arrested at the Peace Bridge

  02-12-2024 19:02 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A member of the Mara Salvatrucha gang, otherwise known as the MS13 gang, was arrested at the Peace Bridge late last month, U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced.
  According to officials, 24-year-old Franklyn Hernandez Giron was arrested after he did not present a Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative compliant document on Nov. 22. An investigation found him to be a MS13 gang member from Honduras, officials said.
  Giron was taken into custody and processed to face remo
  
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• Murphy: As Allen's MVP case mounts, time to think about McDermott for Coach of the Year, too

  02-12-2024 18:01 via wivb.com
  
  Sean McDermott made a snow angel on the field.Think about that for a minute.After the Bills 35-10 win over the 49ers, after the AFC East Crown had been clinched, after the 70,000 fans had been wildly entertained, McDermott laid on his back and joined Josh Allen in snow angels on the field.It may have been the most improbable sight of the season.More improbable than James Cook running 65 yards through the San Francisco defense on a one-play drive to make it 14-3 in the second quarter.Crazier than
  
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• Allegany County man, woman charged with kidnapping

  02-12-2024 17:48 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two people from Allegany County have been charged with second-degree kidnapping following an early morning incident that occurred last week, according to New York State Police.A 36-year-old victim had allegedly been picked up at his residence at approximately 12 a.m. on Nov. 26 by 40-year-old Michelle McCloskey. He was then assaulted by 61-year-old Frank Scarpa from the back of the car they were driving in, police said.The two took him to a location in Angelica where he w
  
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• $225K in damages estimated from fire on Dartmouth Avenue

  02-12-2024 17:32 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Around $225,000 in damages has been estimated from a fire on Dartmouth Avenue on Monday morning, according to officials.Crews responded to 344 Dartmouth just after 10 a.m. Monday. The fire started on the second floor of the occupied home and extended through the roof.
  Two adults have been displaced from the fire and the Red Cross has been contacted to provide assistance.
  The cause of the fire is still under investigation.Latest Local News Allegany County man, woman c
  
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• 2 deputies OK after being hit by truck near Highmark Stadium

  02-12-2024 15:50 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Two Erie County Sheriff's deputies were not injured after they were hit by a truck near Highmark Stadium early Monday, police said.A vehicle going westbound on Big Tree Road hit two deputies directing traffic at the intersection of Big Tree and Abbott Road around 1 a.m. Monday.The deputies were not hurt, but they were checked out by medical personnel as a precaution. The vehicle, a dark-colored GMC truck, fled the scene and was not able to be located. The suspect is
  
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• Cash stolen from Niagara Falls Dollar General during armed robbery

  02-12-2024 13:12 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — An unknown amount of cash was stolen in an armed robbery at a Niagara Falls Dollar General on Sunday night, according to the Niagara County Sheriff's Office.Police said the robbery occurred just after 10 p.m. at the store on Niagara Falls Boulevard.
  The male suspect allegedly displayed a knife and fled with cash. The suspect is described as a Black male, approximately six feet tall, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with the hood up and a black mask with gloves. He a
  
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• Thad Brown: Improvement from within keeps Bills on top

  02-12-2024 12:36 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WROC) — Trust the process.That's a phrase football fans in Western New York don't hear anymore, no matter how many times it is said. It's not the same way Red refers to "rehabilitation" as a made-up word in Shawshank Redemption. Trust the process exists. It's a thing, but it's been uttered by Sean McDermott and echoed so many times within the Bills organization that the impact is lost. It's white noise. Bills win AFC East for fifth straight yearInside the walls at One B
  
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• Josh Allen has TDs passing, rushing and receiving as Bills rout 49ers 35-10 in snow, clinch AFC East

  02-12-2024 05:31 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen scored a receiving touchdown on a pass he threw in his latest do-everything performance, and the Buffalo Bills clinched their fifth straight AFC East title with a 35-10 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on a snowy Sunday night.Allen had touchdowns passing, rushing and receiving, becoming the first quarterback and seventh player in the Super Bowl era to do that and the first since the Niners’ Christian McCaffrey in 2022.His receiving TD came on
  
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• Wintry mix on tap for Wednesday

  02-12-2024 04:55 via wivb.com
  
  Aside from stubborn clouds and a brief barely measurable sprinkle, tonight will be quiet with slightly above average temperatures.Quiet conditions should last through the start of the day on Wednesday including the morning commute.A disturbance moving towards the Ohio Valley will spread rain and mixed rain/snow showers northward into our area early Wednesday afternoon. The mixed showers will switch to snow showers during the afternoon and evening with minimal light accumulation mainly on hilltop
  
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• Wind and rain fade; More Showers NYE

  02-12-2024 04:55 via wivb.com
  
  ❄️A WINTER STORM WATCH is issued for Southern Erie, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Wyoming Counties starting Wednesday morning. The WATCH goes on until Sunday Evening.***BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- This evening will be cloudy and breezy. The rain and snow will move outof WNY and tonight will be dry. There will be a mix of a partly to a mostly cloudy sky tonight. The wind will continue to fade.Tuesday will be another mild day with high temperatures in the mid 40s. It will be cloudy with r
  
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• Warmer this weekend with soaking rain on Sunday

  02-12-2024 04:55 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Thursday morning kicked off a warming trend that should find us approaching the low 50s by Saturday and even mid 50s by this coming Sunday. While there will be a chance for some spotty drizzle on Saturday, Sunday is looking like a rainy day for both the tailgate and the game, so come prepared. Current indications are for .25 to .75" worth of rain on Sunday alone.Early this coming week will remain warm with a few rain chances, though currently computer model trends are sug
  
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• Warmer temps this weekend with some rain

  02-12-2024 04:55 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Thursday morning kicked off a warming trend that should find us approaching the mid-upper 40s by Saturday and even low 50s by this coming Sunday. While there will be a chance for some spotty rain on Saturday, Sunday is looking like a rainy day for both the tailgate and the game, so come prepared.Early this coming week will remain warm with a few rain chances, though currently computer model trends are suggesting a cool down with room for some more snow beginning later in
  
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• Warmer Sunday, rainy Monday

  02-12-2024 04:55 via wivb.com
  
  Rather cloudy on Saturday, but it is warmer outside. No snow or rain to worry about. It will remain breezy with our winds out of the West at 12-18 mph, with gusts around 30 mph. There will be lots of melting so watch out for ponding on the roads.Monday will remain cloudy with a period of soaking rain. Rain arrives early Monday morning and continues into the early afternoon. A 0.25-0.75" of rain is expected, and that could cause some of our streams and creek levels to rise.
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• Warmer Sunday, but a rainy Monday is coming

  02-12-2024 04:55 via wivb.com
  
  Rather cloudy on Saturday, but it is warmer outside. No snow or rain to worry about. It will remain breezy with our winds out of the West at 12-18 mph, with gusts around 30 mph. There will be lots of melting so watch out for ponding on the roads.Monday will remain cloudy with a period of soaking rain. Rain arrives early Monday morning and continues into the early afternoon. A 0.25-0.75" of rain is expected, and that could cause some of our streams and creek levels to rise.
  Showers continue on Tu
  
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• Warmer and Melting Sunday; Rainy Monday

  02-12-2024 04:55 via wivb.com
  
  Rather cloudy today but warmer! No snow or rain to worry about. It will remain breezy with our winds out of the West at 12-18 mph, with gusts around 30 mph. There will be lots of melting so watch out for ponding on the roads.Monday will remain cloudy with a period of soaking rain. Rain arrives early Monday morning and continues into the early afternoon. A 0.25-0.75" of rain is expected, and that could cause some of our streams and creek levels to rise.
  Showers continue on Tuesday as another syst
  
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• Touch of freezing rain Tonight; Soaking rain Sunday

  02-12-2024 04:55 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Thursday morning kicked off a warming trend that should find us approaching the low 50s by Saturday and even mid 50s by this coming Sunday. While there will be a chance for some spotty drizzle on Saturday, Sunday is looking like a rainy day for both the tailgate and the game, so come prepared. Current indications are for .25 to .75" worth of rain on Sunday alone.Early this coming week will remain warm with a few rain chances, though currently computer model trends are sug
  
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• Touch of freezing rain Friday night, soaking rain Sunday

  02-12-2024 04:55 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Thursday morning kicked off a warming trend that should find us approaching the low 50s by Saturday and even mid 50s by this coming Sunday. While there will be a chance for some spotty drizzle on Saturday, Sunday is looking like a rainy day for both the tailgate and the game, so come prepared. Current indications are for .25 to .75" worth of rain on Sunday alone.Early this coming week will remain warm with a few rain chances, though currently computer model trends are sug
  
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• Temps Tumble Through the Weekend

  02-12-2024 04:55 via wivb.com
  
  The next disturbance sweeps through Friday, delivering some widespread light snow with totals likely to be in the 1-3" range.The coldest air of the season arrives for the upcoming weekend, and it will be very cold for anyone heading to Orchard Park for the Bills game.***THURSDAY: Leftover Lake Effect Snow Showers taper off fairly early, PM Breaks in the Clouds, High: 30 hills, 35 lakeshores, Wind: NW 5-15 becoming light, Low: 26FRIDAY: Cold, Snow Showers Likely, at least a Widespread Light Accum
  
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• Temps plunge next few days, localized heavy snow

  02-12-2024 04:55 via wivb.com
  
  Lake Effect Snow Warning: The warning begins at 4 p.m. Wednesday in Southern Erie (south of Rt. 20A), Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Wyoming counties, and it begins at 10 p.m. Wednesday in Northern Erie (Including City of Buffalo), and in Genesee counties. The alert expires at 1 p.m. Friday.See the latest Weather Alerts from the National Weather Service, and stay up to date on any School Closings.
  Wednesday is the transition day back to wintry weather. More afternoon rain showers develop at first,
  
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• Temps drop to the 20s later this week

  02-12-2024 04:55 via wivb.com
  
  WINTER STORM WATCH for Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties 4 p.m. Wednesday until 1 p.m. Friday. More than a foot of snow is possible in the more persistent areas with wind gusts of up to 35 mph.
  Aside from a few isolated sprinkles and patches of drizzle, the clouds win out on a mild Tuesday. Mainly light rain showers increase later this afternoon into the evening.
  Wednesday is the transition day back to wintry weather. More afternoon rain showers develop at first, then a
  
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• Temperatures set to rise, rain coming

  02-12-2024 04:55 via wivb.com
  
  While the day began with just clouds, we can expect to see an increasing chance for a few mixed rain and snow showers during the day.For the lower elevations including Buffalo this will be mostly an on and off rain with rainfall amounts mostly around .1".The only areas that may find some minor coatings of dusting to a half inch of snow will be along the higher elevations to the south and east of Buffalo.Later tonight those same higher elevation areas may find an additional inch through the firs
  
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• Temperatures drop, rain/snow showers arrive Wednesday

  02-12-2024 04:55 via wivb.com
  
  Aside from stubborn clouds and a brief barely measurable sprinkle, tonight will be quiet with slightly above average temperatures.Quiet conditions should last through the start of the day on Wednesday including the morning commute.A disturbance moving towards the Ohio Valley will spread rain and mixed rain/snow showers northward into our area early Wednesday afternoon. The mixed showers will switch to snow showers during the afternoon and evening with minimal light accumulation mainly on hilltop
  
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• Squally snow possible at times tonight- Thursday

  02-12-2024 04:55 via wivb.com
  
  LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING has been issued for southern Erie (south of Rt. 20A), Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany counties 7:00 p.m. Wednesday until 4:00 a.m. Friday, and for the Northern Tier of Pennsylvania from 4:00 p.m. Wednesday until 8:00 p.m. FridayWINTER WEATHER ADVISORY for northern Erie, including the City of Buffalo, Niagara, Orleans, Genesee and Allegany counties 7:00 p.m. Wednesday until 4:00 a.m. Friday.Travel conditions will be equally as difficult as it will be withi
  
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• Soaking rain Sunday; scattered showers Monday

  02-12-2024 04:55 via wivb.com
  
  The National Weather Service has issued a high wind watch for Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Genesee and Chautauqua counties. It remains in effect from Sunday evening through Monday afternoon. Damaging wind gusts of up to 60 mph are possible.A lakeshore flood watch is also in effect for Erie and Chautauqua County shorelines. It remains in effect from Sunday evening through Monday. Significant lakeshore flooding is possible.***BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- For Saturday night expect relatively quiet conditions
  
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• Soaking rain Sunday; scattered rain/snow showers Monday

  02-12-2024 04:55 via wivb.com
  
  The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for Chautauqua County. It remains in effect from 4 p.m. Sunday to 4 p.m. Monday. Damaging wind gusts of up to 60 mph are possible.A lakeshore flood watch is also in effect for Erie and Chautauqua County shorelines from 10 p.m. Sunday to 1 p.m. Monday. Significant lakeshore flooding is possible.***BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Soaking rain is still timing out for the second half of the weekend. Sunday is looking like a rainy day for both the t
  
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• Snowy Saturday, into the 40s by Sunday

  02-12-2024 04:55 via wivb.com
  
  LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING continues for Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties until 10:00 a.m. Saturday, and for McKean County, PA until 8:00 p.m. FridayWINTER WEATHER ADVISORY for Wyoming and Southern Erie Counties until 10 a.m. Saturday
  ***Aside from a passing flurry or snow shower off the upper lakes, we'll see some partial sun around the Buffalo metro Friday.More impactful lake effect snow will start to redevelop across the Southern Tier and at times into the Northern Tier of Pennsylvania duri
  
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• Snow picks up again into Thursday with gusts over 40 mph

  02-12-2024 04:55 via wivb.com
  
  LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING has been issued for southern Erie (south of Rt. 20A), Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany counties 7:00 p.m. Wednesday until 4:00 a.m. Friday, and for the Northern Tier of Pennsylvania from 4:00 p.m. Wednesday until 8:00 p.m. FridayWINTER WEATHER ADVISORY for northern Erie, including the City of Buffalo, Niagara, Orleans, Genesee and Allegany counties 7:00 p.m. Wednesday until 4:00 a.m. Friday. Travel conditions will be equally as difficultWIND ADVISORY for t
  
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• Snow coatings for most of WNY overnight

  02-12-2024 04:55 via wivb.com
  
  Lake Effect Snow Warning: This severe weather alert was extended until 7 p.m. Tuesday for Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Warren and McKean counties as heavy lake-effect snow
  Winter Storm Watch has been issued for southern Erie (south of Rt. 20A), Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany counties 7 p.m. Wednesday until 4 a.m. Friday, and for McKean county from 4 p.m. Wednesday until 4 a.m. Friday.Even outside of the watch area, difficult travel conditions will develop Wednesday night and Thursda
  
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• Snow coatings for all WNY into early Tuesday

  02-12-2024 04:55 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) --Tonight will set the stage for any hopes of a white Christmas with a widespread 1-3"snowfall.There will be a few areas limited to the low end of those totals with a few capable of finding slightly more.After sunrise on Tuesday we are only expecting an inch or less mainly on the So. Tier hilltops. While that additional light snow should fall in the morning, stubborn clouds will hang around into the afternoon.
  Christmas Day will be mostly cloudy and calm. The high temperatur
  
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• Snow band starts to sink south: Additional foot is possible in some spots

  02-12-2024 04:55 via wivb.com
  
  LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING: Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Chautauqua, and Cattaraugus Counties are under a Lake Effect Snow Warning until 1 pm Friday. 2-4 feet is possible for those under the most persistent lake bands.See the latest Weather Alerts from the National Weather Service, and stay up to date on School Closings and Travel Bans.
  Expect difficult, if not impossible, driving conditions into Thursday night within the core of the snow band, with localized whiteouts due to a very gusty wi
  
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• Snow band starts to sink south: 1-2 feet in some spots

  02-12-2024 04:55 via wivb.com
  
  LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING: Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Chautauqua, and Cattaraugus Counties are under a Lake Effect Snow Warning until 1 pm Friday. 2-3 feet is possible for those under the most persistent lake bands.See the latest Weather Alerts from the National Weather Service, and stay up to date on School Closings and Travel Bans.
  Expect difficult, if not impossible, driving conditions into Thursday night within the core of the snow band, with localized whiteouts due to a very gusty wi
  
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• Snow band starts to sink south

  02-12-2024 04:55 via wivb.com
  
  LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING: Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Chautauqua, and Cattaraugus Counties are under a Lake Effect Snow Warning until 1 pm Friday. 2-4 feet is possible for those under the most persistent lake bands.See the latest Weather Alerts from the National Weather Service, and stay up to date on School Closings and Travel Bans.
  Expect difficult, if not impossible, driving conditions into Thursday night within the core of the snow band, with localized whiteouts due to gusty wind. The
  
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• Scattered rain and snow showers coming Monday

  02-12-2024 04:55 via wivb.com
  
  The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for Chautauqua County. It remains in effect from 4 p.m. Sunday to 4 p.m. Monday. Damaging wind gusts of up to 60 mph are possible.A lakeshore flood warning is also in effect for Erie and Chautauqua County shorelines from 10 p.m. Sunday to 1 p.m. Monday. Significant lakeshore flooding is possible.***BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Winds will continue to be strong on Monday with possible gusts up to 60 mph for a good portion of the day. A cooler
  
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• Rather cloudy and mild Saturday; Soaking rain Sunday

  02-12-2024 04:55 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Most of the rain for Saturday should fall before sunrise with a stray patch of sprinkles possible during the day along with a lot of stubborn clouds. The soaking rain is still timing out for the second half of the weekend. Sunday is looking like a rainy day for both the tailgate and the game, so come prepared. Current indications are for .25 to .75" worth of rain on Sunday alone, though there will be some breaks in the showers including around kickoff.There is a winter we
  
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• Rain tapers Monday PM, more arrives late Tuesday

  02-12-2024 04:55 via wivb.com
  
  Rain arrives Monday morning and continues into the early afternoon. A 0.30-0.50" of rain is expected resulting in rising stream and creek level, but they should remain within bankfull. The rain tapers to a few spotty rain showers for the afternoon.Nuisance drippiness prevails overnight and Tuesday with a few isolated showers and drizzle tonight, and some isolated sprinkles or patchy drizzle Tuesday.Temperatures drop from near 40 early Wednesday and well down into the 30s by later afternoon. We w
  
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• Rain tapers Monday night, more arrives late Tuesday

  02-12-2024 04:55 via wivb.com
  
  The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties from Wednesday afternoon until Friday afternoon. More than a foot of snow is possible in the more persistent areas with wind gusts of up to 35 mph.Nuisance drippiness prevails overnight and Tuesday with a few isolated showers and drizzle tonight, and an isolated sprinkle or patchy drizzle Tuesday.Temperatures drop from near 40 early Wednesday well down into the 30s by late
  
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• Rain set to arrive on Monday

  02-12-2024 04:55 via wivb.com
  
  Rather cloudy on Saturday, but it is warmer outside. No snow or rain to worry about. It will remain breezy with our winds out of the West at 12-18 mph, with gusts around 30 mph. There will be lots of melting so watch out for ponding on the roads.Monday will remain cloudy with a period of soaking rain. Rain arrives early Monday morning and continues into the early afternoon. A 0.25-0.75" of rain is expected, and that could cause some of our streams and creek levels to rise.
  Showers continue on Tu
  
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• Rain overnight, snow ramps up again Wednesday-Friday

  02-12-2024 04:55 via wivb.com
  
  Lake Effect Snow Warning:The warning begins at 4 p.m. Wednesday in Southern Erie, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Wyoming counties, and it begins at 10 p.m. Wednesday in Northern Erie and in Genesee counties. The alert expires at 1 p.m. Friday.See the latest Weather Alerts from the National Weather Service, and stay up to date on any School Closings.
  Tonight will deliver some soaking rain and temperatures are expected to remain above freezing.Wednesday is the transition day back to wintry weather.
  
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• Nice break from the cold, not for long

  02-12-2024 04:55 via wivb.com
  
  The new week will begin with mild temperatures and highs expected to push near 50° by Monday afternoon.The day should start out dry, though by the kids afternoon bus stop we will see the approach of widespread rain showers.These should overspread all WNY during the evening commute. Tuesday is looking windy with gusts to 40mph and room for a patch of light drizzle early.Later in the week conditions will begin to cool back down.From late Friday into Saturday our next snow system is expected to
  
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• Nice break from the cold, but not for long

  02-12-2024 04:55 via wivb.com
  
  A few bits of nuisance sprinkles, drizzle and patchy fog are possible during Monday mainly across the hills with more meaningful rain showers arriving later in the afternoon and during the evening commute. The bulk of the rain exits just about as quickly as it arrives after midnight. Again, just a few sprinkles are possible Tuesday which could mix with a few wet snowflakes midday/afternoon.Temperatures trend cooler midweek and eventually much colder by the weekend, along with some localized lake
  
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• Most waking up to snow coatings this morning

  02-12-2024 04:55 via wivb.com
  
  Winter Storm Watch has been issued for southern Erie (south of Rt. 20A), Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany counties 7 p.m. Wednesday until 4 a.m. Friday, and for McKean county from 4 p.m. Wednesday until 4 a.m. Friday.Even outside of the watch area, difficult travel conditions will develop Wednesday night and Thursday with considerable blowing and drifting snow.
  *** Wind will shift SW delivering some lake effect north towards Buffalo before a burst of widespread snow settles in.Mos
  
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• More rain set to arrive late Tuesday

  02-12-2024 04:55 via wivb.com
  
  The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties from Wednesday afternoon until Friday afternoon. More than a foot of snow is possible in the more persistent areas with wind gusts of up to 35 mph.Nuisance drippiness prevails overnight and Tuesday with a few isolated showers and drizzle tonight, and an isolated sprinkle or patchy drizzle Tuesday.Temperatures drop from near 40 early Wednesday well down into the 30s by late
  
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• Milder today with a nuisance wintry mix

  02-12-2024 04:55 via wivb.com
  
  While the day began with just clouds, we can expect to see an increasing chance for a few mixed rain and snow showers during the day.For the lower elevations including Buffalo this will be mostly an on and off rain with rainfall amounts mostly around .1".The only areas that may find some minor coatings of dusting to a half inch of snow will be along the higher elevations to the south and east of Buffalo.Later tonight those same higher elevation areas may find an additional inch through the firs
  
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• Mild today, but snow ramps up again Wednesday-Friday

  02-12-2024 04:55 via wivb.com
  
  Lake Effect Snow Warning: Heavy lake-effect snow and wind gusts up to 40 mph are expected Wednesday afternoon through Friday. The storm could bring multiple feet of snow in the more persistent areas. The severe weather alert begins at 4 p.m. Wednesday in Southern Erie, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Wyoming counties, and it begins at 10 p.m. Wednesday in Northern Erie and Genesee counties. The alert expires at 1 p.m. Friday.See the latest Weather Alerts from the National Weather Service, and stay
  
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• Localized freezing rain Friday night, soaking rain Sunday

  02-12-2024 04:55 via wivb.com
  
  WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY for Potter County, PA from 10pm tonight through 9am Saturday.BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Friday night will deliver a chance for a few spotty areas of drizzle.For most it will just be a patch of chilly rain, though for some hilltops south of the PA line there will be room for freezing drizzle. Any ice accumulation should be limited to around .01".Most of the rain for Saturday should fall before sunrise with a stray patch of sprinkles possible during the day along with a lot of
  
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• Limited Lake Snow Tonight; Temps Tumble Through the Weekend

  02-12-2024 04:55 via wivb.com
  
  Around another 1-2" is possible across the higher terrain, especially Chautauqua County, overnight. The next disturbance sweeps through Friday, delivering some widespread light snow with totals likely to be in the 1-3" range.The coldest air of the season arrives for the upcoming weekend, and it will be very cold for anyone heading to Orchard Park for the Bills game.***WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Evening Snow Showers taper off, Limited weak Lake Effect Snow Showers possible after midnight mainly southwest,
  
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