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

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.

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 …

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 …

Jan 30, 2025 · T wenty-nine people in western New York died in the blizzard, many of which were frozen in their snow-trapped vehicles. President Jimmy Carter's federal disaster declaration in …

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 …

The moment the Blizzard of '77 reached its peak, daily life in Buffalo and across Western New York ceased to exist as it was known. The very fabric of society was tested as residents faced …

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 25, 2017 · The Blizzard of ’77 easily met and surpassed these requirements. On January 28, winds were above the threshold conditions for nine consecutive hours and zero visibility lasted …

In the annals of Buffalo, New York’s history, one event stands out as a defining moment: the Blizzard of 1977. This legendary winter storm, which struck over four days from January 28 to …