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The New York Lottery says a $1 million Powerball ticket was sold in Western New York, at a Buffalo-area 7-Eleven on Niagara Falls Boulevard; the February 23 drawing also produced a second-prize ticket, and the $218+ million jackpot remains unclaimed.
A Winter Weather Advisory covers all of Western New York through 7 a.m. Thursday with 2–5 inches of snow expected, gusts up to 35 mph, and blowing snow that could make travel slippery; periods of snow continue into the Thursday morning commute, with additional lake-effect bands possible late Thursday into Friday. Arctic air arrives Friday into Saturday, bringing highs in the low teens and wind chills near 20 below zero; a Weather Impact Alert is in effect for the dangerous cold. The advisory also extends to northern Pennsylvania counties McKean and Potter until 10 a.m. Tuesday.
GameStop lists 471 stores as closed with no reopening date, including Western New York locations such as Buffalo University Plaza, Depew, Lockport, Rochester Eastridge, Victor Crossing and Webster; the company had told the SEC it would close a significant number of stores in fiscal 2025, following 590 closures in the prior year, with no official closure list released yet.
Erie County will issue a travel advisory from 10 p.m. Sunday as Western New York braces for a long-duration winter storm expected to bring heavy snow (10–20 inches in the heaviest bands) and dangerous cold with wind chills 10 to 20 below zero, making travel difficult Monday into Tuesday; officials have prepared extensive plowing resources and salt, with MLK Day closures helping snow removal and trash collection continuing as scheduled.
Storm Team 2 has issued a Weather Impact Alert for Monday and Tuesday as arctic air brings heavy lake-effect snow to Western New York, with very cold wind chills (down to 10–20 below zero), travel disruptions and possible school delays. A Winter Storm Watch covers multiple counties, with forecasts of over half a foot of snow in the heaviest bands; exact location of the heaviest snow bands could change in the coming days.
Strong winds with gusts up to 70 mph are impacting Western New York, causing power outages, followed by lake effect snow that could accumulate 4-8 inches in some areas, leading to travel issues and blowing snow through midweek.
High winds accompanied Lake Effect Snow across Western New York, with the National Weather Service reporting gusts up to 56 mph in Buffalo. Other notable wind speeds included 55 mph in Hamburg and Niagara Falls Airport, and 52 mph at Dunkirk Airport. The region continues to experience significant weather conditions as snow warnings remain in effect.
Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency in several Western New York counties, including Erie, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Genesee, and Wyoming, due to severe lake-effect snow expected to bring over two feet of accumulation and wind gusts up to 45 mph. Travel bans and road closures have been implemented in affected areas, with specific restrictions on highways and for certain vehicles. Residents are advised to avoid unnecessary travel and stay informed through emergency alerts.
Western New York experienced significant lake-effect snowfall over the weekend, leading to a state of emergency declared by Governor Kathy Hochul for several counties, including Erie, Chautauqua, and Cattaraugus. Snowfall totals reached up to 37.7 inches in some areas, prompting travel bans and advisories. While driving bans in Erie County were lifted, a travel advisory remains in effect for many parts. The lake-effect snow warning continues until Monday evening for certain counties.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a State of Emergency for several Western New York counties, including Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genessee, and Wyoming, due to the onset of lake effect snow. The emergency declaration includes a ban on empty and tandem commercial vehicles on certain highways, such as I-90, State Route 219, and I-86, until further notice. The snow is expected to continue throughout the weekend, impacting travel and safety in the region.
A Western New York native, Mackenzie Michalski, was killed in Budapest after going missing earlier this week. Hungarian police have arrested a 37-year-old Irish man who confessed to the murder and led authorities to her body. Michalski, a nurse practitioner from Portland, Oregon, was last seen at a nightclub. Her family expressed gratitude to authorities and the community for their support. A candlelight vigil will be held in her honor in Fredonia.
The final forecast for the total solar eclipse in Buffalo predicts partly to mostly cloudy skies, but experts remain cautiously optimistic about potential breaks in the cloud cover during the event. While high-level clouds may be semi-transparent, the opacity of mid-level clouds remains uncertain. The eclipse is expected to begin just after 2 p.m. with the total eclipse starting at 3:18 p.m. Despite the less-than-ideal forecast, there may still be intermittent opportunities to view the eclipse, and Monday is expected to be a lovely spring day with mild weather.
A total solar eclipse will darken Western New York on Monday, with Buffalo experiencing over three minutes of totality starting at 3:18 p.m. Eclipse glasses are necessary for viewing the partial eclipse, and various events are planned across the region. Some schools, businesses, and government offices will be closed or have altered hours. Taking photos of the partial eclipse with a phone can damage it, but it's safe to do so during totality. The next total solar eclipse in Buffalo is not expected until October 26, 2144.
The total solar eclipse will darken Western New York on Monday afternoon, and meteorologist Joe Martucci provides a cloud cover forecast to identify the clearest sky for optimal viewing conditions.
Two third-prize-winning Powerball tickets worth $50,000 each were sold in Western New York at Farm Fresh Market in Buffalo and Wegmans in West Seneca. The Powerball jackpot has risen to an estimated $865 million after no one won on Monday night's drawing.