Study recommends washing winter clothing more often
(WIVB) — When was the last time you washed your winter coat, gloves or scarf? A new study by researchers at the University of Arizona recommends cleaning those winter staples once a week. The study...
View ArticleNational Weather Service makes changes to winter weather alerts
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) —This week was winter weather awareness week in New York State. The National Weather Service wants you to be prepared when the white stuff start falling, and ironically we saw...
View ArticleThis year’s snowy winter shaping great ski season for Holiday Valley
ELLICOTTVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) — Local ski resorts say the heavy snow and bitter cold temperatures so far this year are a welcomed relief after last year’s unusual season. Employees at Holiday Valley ski...
View ArticleThe National Weather Service has its roots in Buffalo
(WIVB) - One hundred fifty years ago today, November 1st, 1870, the Buffalo National Weather Service began operations with the same mission and under a different name. From gathering weather data to...
View ArticleWATCH: News 4 Weather Team's Winter Weather Outlook
(WIVB) - Monday had a new record high temperature for Nov. 9- but winter weather is still on the way! The News 4 Weather Team gave their predictions for what you can expect this season in their Winter...
View ArticleWinter Storm Watch issued for Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Southern Erie counties
(WIVB)-- The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch beginning the evening of November 29 and expiring in the afternoon on December 2. The NWS says the storm watch includes Chautauqua,...
View ArticleUPDATE: View canceled weather advisory and warnings
(WIVB)-- Snow is dying down in areas of Western New York and as such the National Weather Service has canceled a winter weather advisory and lake effect snow warning in certain counties. Due to the...
View ArticleBeach hazards statement issued for Erie, Chautauqua county beaches
(WIVB) - The National Weather Service Buffalo has put out a beach hazards statement for beaches in Erie and Chautauqua counties for noon Monday through late Monday night. Strong currents and dangerous...
View ArticleTwo feet of snow possible in Buffalo, Southtowns as storm looms
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View ArticleWhat will winter be like in Buffalo? Watch our Winter Weather Outlook
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View ArticleWNY prepares for first major lake effect storm of season
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — With snow on the way, everyone is getting prepared for the storm, including Erie County's Public Works Department. They say they will have plenty of plows to clear about 600 mile...
View ArticleErie County prepares nearly 40 trucks, over 14,000 tons of salt, 71 drivers...
CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Erie County street crews say they will be prepared for whatever this week's storm brings. County Executive Mark Poloncarz and other local leaders gave an update on Tuesday...
View ArticleAfter fire destroyed some equipment in 2021, West Seneca ready to go
WEST SENECA, N.Y. (WIVB) — West Seneca is still short a few plow trucks after a fire destroyed some of their equipment on Christmas 2021. Despite this, the highway department says they are ready to go....
View ArticleHochul to declare state of emergency Thursday morning ahead of snowstorm
Several highways will be closed to commercial traffic starting at 4 p.m. Thursday, including the New York State Thruway.
View Article"Doozy of a storm": city, county preparing for snowstorm
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — With a major snowstorm expected this weekend across Western new York, Erie County and the city of Buffalo are making their preparations. In the city of Buffalo, up to four feet...
View ArticleThird straight Code Blue 32 issued, shelters open
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- With temperatures dropping below 32° and a potential storm on the horizon, Buffalo and Southern Erie County on Thursday issued the third Code Blue 32 in as many days. Shelters...
View ArticleBills release photos of Highmark Stadium covered in snow
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A day after the Bills announced the moving of this week's game against the Cleveland Browns to Ford Field in Detroit due to weather, the team released images of Highmark...
View ArticleVideo: Buffalo area hit with feet of snow on first day of storm
(WIVB) -- Following Thursday night's snowstorm, Western New York is dealing with cleanup efforts, as some areas continue to be hammered with snow. News 4 traveled to several locations across the region...
View Article'Our plows are getting stuck': Areas of Buffalo get over 4 feet of snow in...
Two men died due to cardiac events connected to snow shoveling and snow blowing, officials said
View ArticleAAA suspends at-home services in heavy-hit WNY areas
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- AAA announced Friday that it will be temporarily suspending its at-home services in areas heavily affected by snow in Western New York. AAA said the winter storm has become an...
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