crownweather Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 West Seneca as of 13 mins ago West Seneca West Seneca West Seneca Depew firefighter using snowmobile on transit rd Tale of two worlds: N.Buffalo vs S.Buffalo Yup, that's it I'm moving out there!! You've all ruined me now. Our 1 to 2 foot snow storms that we get a few times every winter here in far northern Maine will pale in comparison. lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWeather Posted November 18, 2014 Author Share Posted November 18, 2014 Yup, that's it I'm moving out there!! You've all ruined me now. Our 1 to 2 foot snow storms that we get a few times every winter here in far northern Maine will pale in comparison. lol. .We don't get storms like this every year. This might be the top LES ever in Buffalos recorded history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayuud11 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 12ft snowbanks in Orchard Park. LES wall observed from the city hall observation deck. Aeriel view of the LES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Any pics Nick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chietanen Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 .We don't get storms like this every year. This might be the top LES ever in Buffalos recorded history. The only downer is that this won't set any official records for KBUF because the airport isn't in the heaviest part of the band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KPITSnow Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 I know that buildings in that area are built to withstand this sort of thing, but this is insane. At what point do folks have to start worrying about building collapses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSUmetstud Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 I'm about 3/4 of a mile north of that Noco on Abbott Rd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Damn. Can't believe the band backed north a bit. Making a run for 5 ft.wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 I'm about 3/4 of a mile north of that Noco on Abbott Rd. How much so far you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Any pics Nick?look back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 I see them now. Incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWeather Posted November 18, 2014 Author Share Posted November 18, 2014 My brother in law has two of them in Eden, maybe I should tell him to make the trip. West Seneca Police looking for snowmobiles to get to people in need during this snowstorm - call 716-677-3900 if you can help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayuud11 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 LES: 1 PLOWS: 0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSUmetstud Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Any pics Nick? http://www.americanwx.com/bb/index.php/topic/44743-upstate-nynorth-country-adjacent-on-qc-vt-end-of-fallinto-winter/page-10#entry3131858http://www.americanwx.com/bb/index.php/topic/44743-upstate-nynorth-country-adjacent-on-qc-vt-end-of-fallinto-winter/page-10#entry3131858 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chietanen Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 As of 1015, there was a report on the PNS of 48" in Lancaster. Probably close to 5 feet by now I would imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWeather Posted November 18, 2014 Author Share Posted November 18, 2014 And the 4+ rates continue. ...INTENSE LAKE EFFECT SNOW WILL CONTINUE TO IMPACT THE SOUTHERNHALF OF THE BUFFALO METRO AREA...* AT 1200 PM EST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A LAKE EFFECT SNOW BAND CAPABLE OF PRODUCING SNOWFALL RATES OF 4 INCHES PER HOUR OR MORE...AND VISIBILITY NEAR ZERO AT TIMES. THE SHARP NORTHERN EDGE OF THIS LAKE EFFECT SNOW BAND EXTENDS FROM SOUTH BUFFALO TO DEPEW AND EASTWARD TOWARDS DARIEN AND ALEXANDER. THE SOUTHERN EDGE OF THE BAND IS HUGGING THE CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHORELINE THEN EXTENDING INLAND ACROSS FAR NORTHERN CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY...THE BOSTON HILLS...AND WYOMING COUNTY.TRAVEL WITHIN THE MOST INTENSE PORTION OF THIS BAND FROM SOUTHBUFFALO INTO THE NEARBY SOUTHERN AND EASTERN SUBURBS IS IMPOSSIBLE.LOCAL OFFICIALS REPORT ALL ROADS ARE IMPASSABLE AND CLOGGED WITHSNOW AND STUCK VEHICLES. DO NOT VENTURE OUT WITHIN THIS AREA. IF YOULIVE NORTH OR SOUTH OF THE BAND OF SNOW DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DRIVE INTOTHE AFFECTED AREAS...YOU WILL BECOME TRAPPED. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chietanen Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 From the WBEN Facebook page, an aerial view: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crownweather Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 The only downer is that this won't set any official records for KBUF because the airport isn't in the heaviest part of the band. ha ha. Yup, duly noted. Have read that you can walk in the parks during January in just a sweatshirt sometimes; that is something I am looking forward to as our winters are severe. We may not receive 2-4 feet in one storm, but we do average 110 to 140 inches of snow each and every winter and 30 below or colder is not uncommon in the dead of winter. I've lived up here for 30 years and can tell you that, strangely, those types of winters have gotten kind of old. Looking forward to actually having all four seasons most years & the chance to see the majesty of lake effect snows in the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WNash Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Compared with a few hours ago, the edges of the band look diffuse - there hasn't been a lot of movement in the band, so I figure this is increased shear. From UB North Campus, Amherst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWeather Posted November 18, 2014 Author Share Posted November 18, 2014 Me n wife going for walk in it. Going to try a few miles and take some video. Will see how far we make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan11295 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 000NOUS41 KBUF 181657PNSBUFNYZ001>008-010>014-019>021-085-190457-PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENTSPOTTER REPORTSNATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BUFFALO NY1157 AM EST TUE NOV 18 2014 ********************STORM TOTAL SNOWFALL******************** WEST SENECA 45.0 1141 AM 11/18 SOCIAL MEDIALANCASTER 42.0 900 AM 11/18 NWS EMPLOYEE **********************24 HOUR SNOWFALL********************** ALDEN 48.0 1100 AM 11/18 AMATEUR RADIOLANCASTER 48.0 1015 AM 11/18 AMATEUR RADIO1 S EAST LANCASTER 42.0 1000 AM 11/18 NEAR COMO PARKAll these reports are 1+ hour old now, so have to be places over 50" now. Rates intensifying again per radar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quakertown needs snow Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 thread of the season, be safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSUmetstud Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Idk Scott, probably somewhere around 4 ft. The Lackawanna/WS/Elma/Lancaster/Alden line has the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LakeEffectKing Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 This will go down for some just south of Buffalo, as the greatest (double) LES event ever recorded by the end of the week....I bet some will total over 100" by Sunday.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40/70 Benchmark Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 This will go down for some just south of Buffalo, as the greatest (double) LES event ever recorded by the end of the week....I bet some will total over 100" by Sunday.... What was the previous record holder? 1976? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superstorm Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Looks like now it is sinking south. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LakeEffectKing Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 What was the previous record holder? 1976? Not sure out that way....I'm north of SYR, but these early SW flow events always let the L. Ontario "folks" know that L. Erie is a formidable challenger when it comes to insane rates!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowGoose69 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Not sure out that way....I'm north of SYR, but these early SW flow events always let the L. Ontario "folks" know that L. Erie is a formidable challenger when it comes to insane rates!!! KART is getting slammed right now...KART 181756Z AUTO 23027G36KT M1/4SM +SN BKN008 OVC020 M04/M08 A2969 RMK AO2 PK WND 22040/1712 SLP060 P0003 60011 T10441078 11028 21044 51011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSUmetstud Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Blizzard conditions now in Lackawanna as gusts pick up to 40 mph or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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