Winter Storm — Niagara, New York

2015-02-14 to 2015-02-15 · Niagara, New York

Wider weather episode

A strong clipper crossed the Great Lakes and brought snow and blowing snow to the region and some of the coldest air of the season. The snowfall amounts were enhanced downwind of Lake Ontario and upslope east of Lake Erie where snowfall amounts around a foot were recorded. Gusty winds accompanied the system and produced reduced visibilities in blowing snow. Reported snowfall amounts included: 12 inches at Perrysburg and Walworth; 9 inches at Fair Haven and Fulton; and 8 inches at East Amherst and North Tonawanda. On the back side of the system, temperatures plummeted and struggled to reach zero on Sunday the 15th. Combined with the winds, wind chill temperatures of minus 25 to minus 35 were recorded. A 47-year old woman was found dead in Niagara Falls. Reports were she arrived home after a night out of drinking and was unable to find her way to her home. An autopsy showed she froze to death.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 560263. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.