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Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Climate
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What are the biggest snowstorms in Rochester history? These were some of the worst
Rochester is among the snowiest cities in nation. The region is astride common storm tracks and far enough north that precipitation often falls as snow instead of rain. And of course, the Flower City is located along the shore of one of the world's largest snow-generating machines — Lake Ontario. So epic winter storms are not uncommon. Here are some of Rochester's biggest: 1. February 28 - March 2, 1900. 43.5 inches Snow fell for 63 hours straight, making this the worst snowstorm and deepest snow pack ever seen in Rochester. The monster storm halted commerce and disrupted lives through the Great Lakes region, with cities from Cleveland to Buffalo to Montreal reporting blizzard conditions. In this area, Le Roy had 10-foot drifts, Geneva was cut off from outside communication and the only people who made it into Brockport arrived on horses. In the city, people bemoaned the fact that the daily milk train had been hours late and delivery vehicles weren't able to navigate the streets. 2. February 27 - March 3, 1984. 32.7 inches The Great Leap Day storm, as this was known, extended for six straight days. But the worst of it came on the last two days of February, when nearly 2 feet of snow fell and the Rochester area was briefly in shut-down mode. People had resumed their normal lives by March 1, but light snow continued as crews struggled to clear streets and haul away snow. 3. January 29 - February 2, 1966. 28.8 inches The Blizzard of '66 featured a great deal of lake-effect snow, with reports of 100-inches snowfalls and 30-foot drifts at locations near the east end of Lake Ontario. The area was paralyzed for a time, and a father and daughter died of exposure along an Orleans County road after their car, which they'd pulled off the road, was buried in snow. The Feb. 2 Democrat and Chronicle contained a startling report that wholesale suppliers said the community was running short of food. 4. March 13-15, 2017. 26.5 inches This storm was insidious in that it began just five days after a ferocious windstorm knocked out power to much of the Rochester area. Schools and most businesses closed; those that remained open had few customers, as no one could travel. 5. February 5-7, 1978. 25.8 inches The entire eastern United States was socked by this storm. Part of the New York State Thruway was closed, and the stock exchange in New York City shut down as well. Locally, it started slowly but shut down Rochester on Feb. 7, 1978. Two men died of heart attacks after trying to shovel snow that lay two feet deep. The city manager later ordered an investigation of snow-removal failures. 1. March 1, 1900. 29.8 inches. This mother of all one-day storms forced cancellation of most train service, blocked roads, closed schools, shuttered stores and left coal companies hustling to meet a spike in demand. This was the second day of a three-day event that became the biggest snowstorm on record here. 2. January 3, 1996. 23 inches A good portion of this mammoth snowfall was lake-effect snow from Lake Ontario. Transportation networks ground to a halt, and schools were closed for two days straight. Municipal highway departments, their budgets already depleted by a heavy plowing workload in November and December, cried poverty. 3. March 4, 1999. 22.3 inches "Blizzard of '99" screamed the headline atop the next day's Democrat and Chronicle. "Big blow triggers mammoth paralysis, road chaos." A state of emergency was declared after a storm that drops 2 to 3 inches of snow an hour ravaged the region. Chagrined forecasters admitted they hadn't foreseen the severity of the storm. 4. March 6, 1999. 18.4 inches Coming on the heels of an even bigger storm two days earlier, this monster forced the county government to reimpose a state of emergency six hours after the old one was lifted. Parts of the New York State Thruway closed, as did local malls and many other businesses. Thanks largely to these back-to-back storms, March 1999 was the snowiest March ever in Rochester. 5. February 14, 1960. 18.4 inches This storm was billed at the worst in Rochester in a decade. Snowdrifts were hip-deep. Roads were closed and airplanes grounded, though passenger trains remained in service. Two men died of heart attacks while shoveling snow. The storm helped make the winter of 1959-60 the snowiest in local history. NOTE: Unofficial records show a one-day snowfall of 30 inches on Feb. 15, 1837, and multi-day storms totaling 30 inches on Feb. 2-7, 1845, and Feb. 4-6, 1854. The storms are omitted from this list because measurements were not made by official weather observers. This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Rochester NY Weather: Worst blizzards and snowstorms in history
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Business
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SYR airport to offer free parking shuttle service
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Some big changes are coming to Syracuse's Hancock International Airport starting as early next month. 'Going into 2025, we are already ahead of where we thought we were going to be and a lot of that has to do with the growth in the community,' said Jason Terreri, executive director of Syracuse Regional Airport Authority. SYR airport to offer free parking shuttle service Rabid raccoon found in Cazenovia 17-year-old still in critical condition after Pompey crash The MOST hosting Chocolate Discovery fundraiser with Sweet on Chocolate Do you remember the Blizzard of '66? As a result, more people are taking to the skies, and parking their wheels before heading to their terminal. But getting there is no walk in the park. 'Last year we opened up a new economy lot and it was a pretty significant walk. We heard a lot from the community about the distance of the walk,' said Terreri. But, you won't have to worry about that long walk for long. Come February, travelers can park their car and hop on the shuttle, taking them to the front doors of Syracuse Hancock. 'Those shuttles will run 24/7 and that will start in February. It will serve all of the out lots, the surface lots, as well as our employee lot,' said Terreri. The new parking shuttle service is free and will be round-trip. There will be a total of four shuttles available for passengers, each with enough space for their luggage and other belongings. 'We're in growth mode and it's an exciting time to be at the airport,' said Terreri. The Syracuse Regional Airport Authority is also building a second parking lot. The lot is expected to open this summer. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Health
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Rabid raccoon found in Cazenovia
CAZENOVIA, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The Madison County Public Health Department announced on Friday, Jan. 31, that a raccoon found in the Village of Cazenovia has tested positive for rabies on Jan 29. The county is asking those who had any contact with a raccoon near Mosley Road in Cazenovia to please call Madison County Public Health at 315-366-2361. SYR airport to offer free parking shuttle service Rabid raccoon found in Cazenovia 17-year-old still in critical condition after Pompey crash The MOST hosting Chocolate Discovery fundraiser with Sweet on Chocolate Do you remember the Blizzard of '66? They are also warning people if they see a stray or wild animal in public to not approach it and stay away. 'If despite your best efforts, you are bit by the animal, or have come into contact with the animal's saliva, seek medical attention and contact Madison County Public Health to determine next steps. Rabies is a deadly disease and if you become exposed, it is vital to get appropriate care to avoid contracting rabies,' the Madison County Public Health Department said in the release. It is always a good practice to stay away from all wild animals out in nature, but if you suspect an animal may have rabies, these are some signs to look out for: Animals acting strangely Animals acting mad Animals acting shy Animals may get unusually close Drooling or foaming from the mouth The Madison County Public Health says if you think that an animal is injured and may need help, to not touch the animal and to contact a professional for assistance right away. Some resources include: Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator: Licensed by the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Wildlife Rehabilitator: Licensed by the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Department of Environmental Conservation at 1-844-332-3267 For more information on rabies prevention, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
