Elyse Smith
WGRZ
Buffalo, NY, United States
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What were those 2 bright objects in the night sky?
With a more clear sky Wednesday evening, Western New Yorkers were able to view these two bright planets in such close proximity. → Read More
Winter Weather Advisory issued for southern Erie, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus counties Friday night
Lake snow showers could lead to slippery or snow covered roads through early Saturday morning. → Read More
Great Lakes ice coverage reaches a record low, NOAA says
As of Feb. 13, only 7% of the Great Lakes was covered in ice. That's a new record low for mid-February. → Read More
Winter Weather Advisory issued for portions of WNY
A mix of rain, freezing rain and snow could lead to slick conditions overnight, and for the Friday morning commute. → Read More
Wind Advisory issued for portions of WNY
Wind gusts Wednesday could reach up to 50 mph at times. → Read More
What was that? Chain of lights appear in night sky over Western New York
Around 8 p.m. EST Monday evening a chain of lights appeared in the night sky over Western New York. Here's what those were. → Read More
High Wind Watch issued for portions of WNY
Wind gusts up to 60 mph are possible Thursday, potentially leading to localized power outages and minor property damage. → Read More
Snow Squall Warnings issued for portions of WNY on Thursday night
Bands of heavy snow and gusty winds could lead to periods of whiteout conditions Thursday night. → Read More
Arctic front to bring chance for snow squalls and sub-zero temperatures by week's end
It's been nearly 4 years since temperatures have dropped below zero in Buffalo, but before that, heavy snow and gusty winds could lead to a hazardous commute. → Read More
Lake Erie ice coverage continues to dwindle toward record low
Ice coverage across the Great Lakes was measured at below 5% on Thursday, one of the lowest on record for this time of year. → Read More
Bills-Bengals forecast: Here is what you need to know for Sunday
It will be just as cold as last week's wild card game, but this time around there's also the chance for snow. → Read More
Lake Erie ice coverage continues to decline in mid-January
This trend continues across the Great Lakes with extremely low ice coverage for the time of year. → Read More
Forecast for Bills-Dolphins wild card game: A true January day in Buffalo
The first "mostly sunny" day in over a month arrives just in time for Sunday's wild card game against the Dolphins at Highmark Stadium. → Read More
Winter Weather Advisories issued for parts of WNY
Snow accumulations Friday will range, but an average of 3 to 5 inches of snow is expected for most of Western New York. → Read More
Monday Night Football forecast mild with the chance for showers
So it ain't so, but at least it isn't snow. → Read More
Timeline of the Blizzard of 2022
Warned to be a potential "once in a generation" event, the Blizzard of 2022 lived up to that expectation. → Read More
New Year's Eve forecast for Western New York
One week after the historic blizzard of 2022, we're trading snow for rain for this holiday weekend. → Read More
Mild end to 2022 brings showers and minor flood concerns
After a holiday weekend of brutal cold and a historic blizzard, this upcoming weekend could not be more different. → Read More
Lake Effect Snow Warnings issued for portions of Western New York
Lake effect snow this weekend could impact the Bills game. → Read More
Bills forecast: A wintry welcome back to Orchard Park on Sunday
The first game back in Highmark Stadium since the lake effect snowstorm will have a wintry feel with the chance for rain and snow showers. → Read More