The blizzard of 1977 hit Western New York, Central New York, Northern New York, and Southern Ontario from January 28 to February 1 of that year.

Jan 26, 2026 · The 1977 ground blizzard killed at least 29 people as 69-mph winds blew Lake Erie snow into drifts across New York and Ontario.

On Jan. 30, 1977, Buffalo was in the grip of one of the worst blizzards in its history. Wind gusts up to 75 mph turned 30 inches of existing snow into 18-foot drifts that buried vehicles to their...

Jul 11, 2024 · The Blizzard of 1977 paralyzed Buffalo and western New York with record low temperatures, high winds, and massive snow drifts, leaving a lasting impact on the region.

3 days ago · Last week was the 49th anniversary of the “Blizzard of ‘77,” a storm that is indelibly imprinted on the memories of those of us who experienced it. It was also a weather event that ...

The stage was set for the blizzard in that long cold winter of 1976-77 with its frequent snowfalls and lack of any thaw for several weeks before the blizzard hit.

Jan 28, 2026 · Twenty-nine people died in the storm which President Jimmy Carter declared a federal disaster. On Wednesday, WIVB News 4 heard more from community members on what they …

The Blizzard of ’77 created the greatest disaster in the history of Buffalo, New York, and brought to life the frightening vision articulated a decade earlier of how a snowstorm could force an entire …

Jan 27, 2025 · — While we have had our fair share of blizzards over the past few years, none will be as memorable as the Blizzard of 1977. The snow storm gave Buffalo the reputation it has now for being...

When the National Weather Service issued a severe storm warning at 10:45 A.M. on January 28, 1977, it was the first time that residents of Buffalo, New York had heard of the approaching blizzard. Less …