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Caught In Historic Blizzard, NY Mom, Kids Find Overnight Refuge At Target Store (Photos) Caught In Historic Blizzard, NY Mom, Kids Find Overnight Refuge At Target Store (Photos)
Caught In Historic Blizzard, NY Mom, Kids Find Overnight Refuge At Target Store (Photos) Jessica Sypniewski was a mom on a mission. She had to find some place – any place – where she and her boyfriend, along with their 11-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son, could take refuge from the blinding snow and howling winds of an historic, deadly blizzard that had barreled down in western New York just before Christmas, and lasted days. The Erie County resident, 33, of West Seneca, had set out Friday morning, Dec. 23, to pick up a relative on the other side of town, she told Daily Voice. But on the way back, they found themselves caught in one of the worst winter storms the region has…

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by Michael Mashburn
Weather
Potent Storm Will Be Followed By Arctic Blast, New Chance For Snow Potent Storm Will Be Followed By Arctic Blast, New Chance For Snow
Potent Storm Will Be Followed By Arctic Blast, New Chance For Snow A potent, fast-moving storm that brought a mix of snow, significant icing, heavy rain, and damaging gusty winds will be followed by the arrival of an Arctic air blast that will bring with it the chance for wintry precipitation. Rain will continue at times on Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday afternoon, Jan. 17, with snow showers possible at times in the afternoon as the temperature begins to fall to the low to mid 30s. Wind gusts as high as 30 to 35 miles per hour Monday will make it feel colder. Skies will gradually clear overnight toward daybreak as the temperature falls to the l…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Rare Out-Of-Season Storm Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Rare Out-Of-Season Storm
Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Rare Out-Of-Season Storm Snowfall totals for a rare out-of-season winter-like, spring storm that will sweep through the Northeast have been released. The time frame for snowfall, mainly north and inland, is overnight Friday, May 8 into Saturday morning, May 9.  Gusty winds that could cause scattered power outages will accompany the storm system. The strongest winds, however, will be on Saturday.  About 1 to 2 inches of snowfall accumulation is now possible farthest north and inland, especially in higher elevations in the area, up until about 8 a.m. Saturday. For a look at snowfall projections for ar…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Picture This: Daily Voice Readers' Photos Of Biggest Storm Of Winter Picture This: Daily Voice Readers' Photos Of Biggest Storm Of Winter
Picture This: Daily Voice Readers' Photos Of Biggest Storm Of Winter How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From The Area New Nor'easter Possible Next Week: Here Are Two Scenarios While the weather outside is frightful, this storm can be exhilarating, too, right? Daily Voice readers rallied during our second brutal Nor'easter in a week to send some photos -- mostly pretty -- of the storm.  If you are still without power, or frustrated with the utility companies' delayed response, we also welcome photos of their recovery efforts.  If your children are having fun outdoors, or you spot a beautiful (or even scary) winter scene, please share it with Daily …

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by Jon Craig
Weather
Snow For Super Bowl Sunday? Latest Forecast Details Timing Snow For Super Bowl Sunday? Latest Forecast Details Timing
Snow For Super Bowl Sunday? Latest Forecast Details Timing Click here for an updated story: Super Bowl Sunday Storm - Latest update The 52nd Super Bowl will provide plenty of football -- and also the chance of snow. A fast-moving storm is expected to bring light snow to the area Sunday. Periods of snow and rain are expected in the afternoon and evening with an inch or less of accumulation expected. The chance for snow starts shortly after midnight Sunday and continues through around noontime, followed by rain as the temperature climbs during the day, reaching a high around 40. Rain is expected to continue overnight into Monday morning. Skies …

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
To The Rescue: Stratford Cops Dig Stranded Driver Out Of Snow To The Rescue: Stratford Cops Dig Stranded Driver Out Of Snow
To The Rescue: Stratford Cops Dig Stranded Driver Out Of Snow STRATFORD, Conn. -- Stratford Police Officer Murphy and Sgt. Rivera took the time to dig out a stranded motorist on Thursday. Police are advising drivers that roads are not safe with the ongoing snow storm. Residents should avoid driving unless it is absolutely necessary.

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by Casey Donahue
Traffic
I-95 Reopens After Crash With Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer In Darien I-95 Reopens After Crash With Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer In Darien
I-95 Reopens After Crash With Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer In Darien Update: Crews worked fast and cleared the tractor-trailer from the crash scene. I-95 southbound reopened in Darien as of 3:10 p.m. The highway lanes in the area have been plowed and cleared as well.  No injuries were reported, State police said.  Original story: DARIEN, Conn. — The southbound side of I-95 was closed in Darien due to a jackknifed tractor-trailer near the rest area, according to the Connecticut Department of Transportation.  The crash occurred at about 2:10 p.m. Thursday as heavy snow continued to fall and blow in the area.  The highway, which is covered with snow in the ar…

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by Karen Tensa