HISTORIC & RARE - ThunderSNOW and Lake Effect Storm Buffalo Southtowns

[@PAnnB-dk5sg]

Watching from the other end in Watertown, NY..... It's about to get real up here!

[@ReedTimmerWx]

You guys are going to get hammered

[@alowry2002]

Great video. Thank you. Surprised you don’t have snowshoes. Also a rigid rod for measuring. I think a folding wooden ruler would penetrate the snow better that a metal measuring tape. And still fit in a coat pocket.

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

Saw the lightning recordings over Watertown!

[@451dskots88]

@@ReedTimmerWx Nothing that We here on in WNY or Central NY haven't seen before, right? LOL. P .Ann B, wishing you warmth and safety from West Seneca NY.

[@GermanShepherdDaphne]

Crazy! We got 48 inches last yr here in Tioga. Ny. I can’t imagine anymore

[@sglasgow79]

From tornadoes in Texas to hurricanes in Florida now crazy snow in New York. You're a true weather professional a blessing to so many. Thanks for all your efforts and hard work.

[@JACKnJESUS]

Or we could just turn on the weather. Everyone involved...already knows.

[@sglasgow79]

@@JACKnJESUS I 100% agree with just turn on the weather channel and see what's going on. When he is around my area, I check my radar apps and monitor those as well. He knows an inimaginable amount for information about storms and predictions. His passion for doing something that he loves to do and the lengths to which he goes to accomplish that is what I'm talking about. Also him showing his heart for people when he is on a chase and stops everything to help people that were impacted.

[@JACKnJESUS]

@@sglasgow79 I understand and this seems normal today. I don't mean to berate his efforts. He is however...not a professional, and probably does not have resources to implement his own rescue if need be. Then he would pick up his phone...and call...professionals. He is another person out in terrible weather...possibly creating another problem for people hired to do the actual work. Anyone who does not ABSOLUTELY have to be outside right no on the roads...should NOT be.

[@JoshBowren]

I actually listen to the stream all night. I did sleep at one point. When I woke up it was daylight and you were walking around on the same live stream. I work midnights and dayside. I know what you an your team go through. Thanks for the videos and the time to make them. I've learned so much watching your videos. I am a Part 107 sUAS operator and am a better pilot because of these videos. Bravo!

[@ReedTimmerWx]

Thank YOU very mcuh. Very glad to have you along, and glad you're learning a lot! Thanks for watching the stream, too!

[@rebeccam7793]

I witnessed thunder snow many years ago. I thought, did I really just see lightning and hear thunder while it's snowing?! Amazing coverage, Reed!

[@ReedTimmerWx]

Yes...its nuts! I'm so excited.

[@rebeccam7793]

@@ReedTimmerWx 😊

[@Birdbike719]

Heard thundersnow during Snowpocalypse in Texas 2 yrs ago. I felt blessed to experience it because it is so rare. And in Austin no less!

[@rebeccam7793]

@@Birdbike719 Wow, would never suspect that would happen in Austin!

[@Birdbike719]

@@rebeccam7793 it was a VERY rare occurrence. We also got almost a ft of snow that winter...crazy!

[@wpsf1286]

Thank you Reed for chasing this crazy lake effect snow for us!

[@ReedTimmerWx]

It's still going...thank YOU for watching

[@cajunlady4893]

Stay Warm and well fed 🙏

[@godsbeautifulflatearth]

ManMade.

[@curtisscott9251]

Reed's knack for making weather exciting is unparalleled. Nice to see somebody find a niche and then dominate it with quality entertainment.

[@KKP-]

Your coverage has been incredible ! You are a trooper. Thank you for taking us along with you

[@ReedTimmerWx]

Very glad to share such a historic event!

[@jplum7708]

1st time I remember experiencing thundersnow and seeing the lightning that comes with it, I was about 15 yrs old on the KB north ski lift. Kissing Bridge ski resort Glenwood NY. Lightning! and I'm 25 feet in the air on a metal chair, suspended from a metal cable, connected to metal ski lift towers. I thought i was a gonner.

[@jimaforwood743]

I love Reeds enthusiasm. It’s not just lightning. It’s LIGHTNING OK!

[@hokudadog7637]

Thanks Dr Timmer, glad you were great example of pivoting to not add to the problem

[@groaningmole4338]

The locality of lake effect snow amazes me. I'm near Welland in Ontario. We have a completely clear sky, but Buffalo is getting walloped only a half-hour's drive away. Good luck and stay safe.

[@kingclover1395]

I'm in Buffalo and last night was the first time in my life I ever experienced thunder snow, which I never even heard of before. I was sleeping and a huge crash woke me up and suddenly the whole room lit up from a kind of lightning I have never seen before. I really don't remember there ever being thunder and lightning during a snowstorm.

[@ReedTimmerWx]

Very rare, but it does happen more than usual in this area!

[@funtyes1970]

i remember very long time go probably 30 years go in ulster county NY i think we got like 26' to 36' of snow and it thunder ⚡ it was pretty cool one of my best friend mother got married that day to . i think it was in mid 1990's if i remember right

[@kingclover1395]

@@funtyes1970 That is crazy. I've lived in Buffalo most of my life and I don't ever remember there ever being Thundersnow lightning. It was different than regular lightning because it stayed lit up for about 5 Seconds rather than just the really quick Flash of regular lighting. I thought maybe it was an emergency vehicle outside my building turning on a spotlight or something. It was that kind of light.

[@milkdrumk]

The thundersnow is awesome!!! I would love to see that in person! Thanks for another awesome video and chase Reed!

[@ReedTimmerWx]

It is super rare! Thanks for watching! Never stop chasing

[@ghostchaser13]

TY for covering this! I went to Hamburg High School! And I grew up in Blasdell, NY. I feel for everyone there going through this nightmare Snowthunder blizzard. Fantastic drone coverage!

[@occulathree5378]

I live on the West Coast of Australia...remote and dry. This is incredible for Me to See...Thank You for all Your hard work Reed...Appreciate it.

[@annakavalec835]

Thank you!❄❄❄

[@charlesutley4539]

Thanks for this compilation

[@ReedTimmerWx]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@tcbtcb]

Awesome you are here with us in Hamburg. Important to note the official snowfall is taken at the airport which might register a foot or so. Also the band is very localized, drive 10-15 miles north of the city and it’s just a dusting of snow. Love your work buddy and enjoy the snow.

[@gaylenesmith4814]

Thanks!

[@MichaelRei99]

Thanks for dominating this storm Reed! You are keeping us up to speed on a very historic event!!

[@ReedTimmerWx]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@davefroman4700]

Lol. He jammed out in a hotel. Brandon and Vince are out there pulling people out of ditches and still cruising around at 2am

[@violetpup4272]

I have experience thunder in a sand storm. It is crazy. I can’t imagine how long it’s going to take to open back up and they are used to a lot of snow.

[@ReedTimmerWx]

WHOA!

[@michaelbauer5081]

And people thought it was hard to find their car at the Wal-Mart!!

[@saltlifess6226]

The best part of winter is watching it on tv from Florida!

[@BeeBee-3274sweet]

Amen to that ! 🤣

[@Nukemann64]

wow, that's absolutely mind-blowing how much snow the lake effect snow can bring in! I live in Northern WV, and the most snow i'd ever seen here was about 39 inches off the nor'easter we had gotten from the Super Storm Sandy back in 2012/2013. I cannot even begin to imagine 5 or 6 feet. Prayers in abundance for everyone up in NY!

[@barbknitsandcrochets]

That's bonkers! I'm in Wisconsin and we don't get half of that all winter anymore. Sometimes I wish we'd get a really good snowstorm but I know we couldn't handle this kind. Stay warm, peeps!

[@bdunk914]

I have seen thunder snow quite a few times here in Richmond Virginia.. Especially right after heavy sleet or freezing rain turns to snow. I remember the first time seeing thunder snow I thought I was tripping 😃 Didn't know it existed

[@ReedTimmerWx]

Nor’easters will feature thunder snow

[@AreeyaKKC]

I saw my friends apartment building you filmed in front of. Washington Square. I think they expect another 20 inches overnight. Crazy numbers.

[@MozarkAdventures]

Wild to see that much snow fall in such a short time. Looks pretty!

[@ikonseesmrno7300]

All that snow looks like absolute heaven to me! We've had lake effect here in SEWI, but nothing like that. Just beautiful! Regards & thanks for posting this!

[@ADHDSOPHIA]

I just love how Reeds awesome videos are accompanied by sick dopeass beats 🎵😅 just makes the video so much better ❤️🤛

[@Birdbike719]

That's just crazy! Drone shots are beautiful. Stay warm my friend

[@ReedTimmerWx]

Never stop chasing

[@NatureRocks.]

Incredible footage, glad you're safe. Never Stop Chasing!❄❄❄

[@ReedTimmerWx]

Always safe! Love the weather, but I'm not crazy!

[@NatureRocks.]

@@ReedTimmerWx 🙂

[@hadassah2998]

Wow! i have never seen so much snow, thank you for informing the public and stay safe everyone.

[@nham8875]

Meanwhile 30 miles north... 3-5 inches. Crazy! Thanks for covering this event!

[@hypercane2023]

That’s crazy

[@ReedTimmerWx]

What's crazy is it's still going HEAVY right now

[@hypercane2023]

@@ReedTimmerWx oh my… stay safe

[@paulstack3015]

Still and clear. Still snowing and clear up to your head.

[@einsamfechter]

You said the lightning during a snow storm is rare, but if you live it Buffalo it happens probably every couple of years. It normally happens during lake effect snow storms and usually it's a sign that it is about to get bad. They are really impressive during a whiteout. You can't see the lightning, but the whole sky lights up and of course you hear the thunder.

[@richardtaylor8595]

It thought you were just Tornadoes. This is awesome bro.

[@ReedTimmerWx]

Oh no! I chase EVERYTHING. check out this one from the summer! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJXNZ5aFgsaNapY

[@jasonmickelson4675]

Go Reed Go

[@ReedTimmerWx]

YOU GOT IT. Never stop chasing.

[@jenniferhodge2077]

A whole lotta snow!! Thanks for coverage!! Where I live in Alberta Canada we have had thunder snow and I didn’t realize it was that rare!!

[@allthesun7114]

Especially liked this chase‼️

[@Michelle-zz7no]

I’ve lived in Southwest Michigan most of my life. We always get significant lake effect snow. Never this amount though! We’re at about 15” that all came down starting Wednesday. I’ve even seen thunder snow where I live and let me tell you …..it’s SO cool. Expecting another 3-6” by tomorrow evening. Stay safe everyone !! 😁

[@nickymaz1989]

Dang that's a lot of that white stuff! We live in South Central Nebraska in a small town south of I-80. If we were to get a foot or so of snow here our town would shut down. We haven't had decent snow amounts in a few years so let's see what this winter will bring..I feel bad for the ppl there and I sure do hope everyone there will be alright! God bless them all!!! And Reed, ty for being a champ and showing all of us how bad it really is there. Stay safe my friend

[@mamabear2277]

You’re a beast. Keep going Reed. It’s been fun watching and nerve wracking too. I lived in Dunkirk 57 years and am a North Carolina resident for the past five years. I was up there last winter which was pretty mild. I’m glad I’m here now but have great memories from wny living. You gotta be heathy and strong for winters like this. I’ve shoveled out many times heavy snow and have made snow forts for my kids. We had sledding weekends and all kinds of fun. Hot cocoa always made us happy and warm! Thanks for covering this and sharing with us. Stay safe and warm tonight. Take care. ❤

[@armusc757]

Timmer Domination covers Western NY. Appreciate your coverage of our LA snow event. Believe it or not we love them around here. Nothing to do but stay warm and help out a neighbors clean up. People stick together like that. Wouldn't live any where else. You Rock Reed!!

[@Dani-ut6il]

Watched you chase hurricanes and tornadoes for years now without worry...and now see you in a snow storm and am worried lol! And I am from Canada! This is a bad one! Be safe 🙏

[@dyshtirramsaroop5569]

Thanks for sharing this beautiful video which is so professionally done. I am from Trinidad and Tobago where we have never seen this type of weather, I can only imagine what it is like there.

[@ReedTimmerWx]

Glad to have you on the channel! I’d love to visit!

[@DoubleDaneLife]

Yup. This was something. 5 minutes from where he is, been here here 50 years. This one was special.

[@victoriaburkhardt9974]

Wow! Thanks for uploaded this amazing video.

[@richardtaylor8595]

I am Northeast Ohio, so this is what we all are ready for. Cannot wait for spring.

[@ReedTimmerWx]

Hunker down!

[@pamavery9352]

I live in Buffalo and this wasn’t as bad as Snovember in 2014, we are used to it !!!! No big deal, just be prepared! Don’t go out!!!

[@lynnschantz9185]

The snow machine is in overdrive. Cass County Michigan was getting 2” an hour Wednesday from the lake effect snow bans from Lake Michigan durning our 26 hour winter warning. Snow advisory since then and snow finally ended about an hour ago receiving 14” of snow.

[@patricks_music]

Love these videos. I can’t afford to go out and do this so I’m glad others do! Stay safe man!. 4-5” per hour is insane! PS: Imagine having 50” of snow on your roof!

[@kittytheflcatmom9566]

I LOVE the foot chase!! Please do more of this. Not only is it safer for everyone involved, but you get more of a feel of just how deep the snow is. Loved the little icicles on your eyelashes! Hope you got a nice hot shower at the end of the day and that you're getting some restful sleep tonight. Wish I could be there to make a snow cave!! Never stop chasing!

[@lesshrubb203]

Stay safe Reed, from England, we love you!

[@AliAkbar-gq6ed]

I’m about 5 miles north of Hamburg in the city of Buffalo. It’s nutty here hahaha it dosent look bad out the window untill u got outside and realize how deep it is

[@GEAUXFRUGAL]

This is a record breaker they said that 66 inches fell by 10 ET FRI 11\18 22. I couldn't imagine witnessing that level of snow fall in a day. This one is a killer too so glad we don't get this weather down S of Interstate ten. Stay warm a day you'll never forget.

[@arya_shm]

Born and raised in Black Sea part of Istanbul, when i was a kid i always imagined that all snowfall events in the world was caused by sea evaporation, named sea effect snowfall. Also thundersnow was a normal event for me. Kinda shocked when i learnt that fronts caused most snowfall in the world except places which sit near water bodies. This is such a common phenomenon in Istanbul, that we usually get not only sea effect snowfall, but also sea effect rains which lasts for days. I remember one time it rained straight for 10 days in a spray form, which only totaled to 10 mm. Black Sea region of Turkey is truly a moisture heaven. Thanks to these type of sea effect, some years we even get 30 inches of snow in just a single storm, 100 m above sea level. Also our latitude is lower than western Europe but we get much more snow thanks to Black Sea.

[@tr00royal]

Oh lawd. I seriously can’t imagine being in that much snow

[@ReedTimmerWx]

It's a humbling experience!

[@allthesun7114]

@@ReedTimmerWx ❄️🤍❄️🕊️

[@pinlight97]

I’ve sledded my kids to school in it! We lost a dolly along the way…she got found in April!

[@pinlight97]

@@ReedTimmerWx snow shoes for next time! They are really helpful, especially when you’re a shortie like me! Also less scary than standing on a 20’ drift and worrying about not being found until spring melt. I keep them in my van all winter.

[@davidross5169]

First time I experienced thunder snow was one night during a blizzard,A fella that lived about 2 miles ,past our house,up a small incline.he worked 20 miles away,in eau Clare ,he drove an old dodge ,never drove. Over the speed limits, never.!!!we used to ride our bikes,faster then he drove,he tried to make it up the small hill that was near our place,my dad had a Oldsmobile,1953, he tried pushing the guy ,up the hill.finaly.after several attempts he made it to the top of the hill.and the guy continued on,to his house,but as we were out side,it was thundering and lighting. Seen it several times after that.

[@lizzie5919]

Being from South Carolina I find the idea of this absolutely terrifying. Thanks for the great coverage Reed. Never stop chasing.

[@hemlockVape]

I'd take lowcountry August humidity over this weather rn 😂

[@mikewurlitzer5217]

What is terrifying? Just stay inside and you are safe. All our houses are standing unlike areas which get hit with Hurricanes and Tornadoes or Earthquakes. An inconvenience to be sure but nothing more unless, like some people, who ignore the driving bans and get stuck. A little Darwin activity here would help.

[@hemlockVape]

@@mikewurlitzer5217 Hard to disagree with. My problem is that *great* people are diverted and sometimes lost saving people that would not otherwise survive. Must we always sacrifice our heroes for thoughtless behavior?

[@lizzie5919]

@@mikewurlitzer5217 glad you've got it all figured out for everyone

[@mikewurlitzer5217]

@@lizzie5919 It is simple. Stay inside and you are fine. Try doing that in a hurricane, tornado, earthquake, wild fire.

[@brewsterkits]

OMG, I can only dream of snow like that!!!! Thanks for a great walk in it, take care out there x

[@PMVerkruisen]

As someone who never experienced lake effect snow it is amazing to see! But also weird to know that a few KM or MI up North or South it is completely different weather! Hard to imagine

[@MikeBova1]

Great Coverage Reed 👍 You're a madman, Salute

[@ReedTimmerWx]

Passionate!

[@bonn1771]

thanks Reed stay safe and loving the around 7 hours of thunder snow

[@steveostereo3015]

Wish you could have jumped into the Snow Plow for a "ride along"!

[@will457]

By far best video of Buffalo storm of 12-122

[@rhondaalbrecht]

Farmer's Almanac predicted that the New England region was going to get hit hard with snow this season, and that the Great Plains wouldn't get as much snow, but would be hit with arctic cold. So far, they're right on the money. I'm in the nw corner of North Dakota. We've been hitting the negative cold temperatures, not even considering wind chill factors, already, before Thanksgiving. That's rare.

[@frankwaldeck2359]

You guys get all the good snow storms ❤

[@bashmantv6162]

Your my favorite storm chaser because I do storm watching.

[@bonnie_gail]

I like that he puts a warning on some of his videos saying he is a professional with a PHd and others shouldn't attempt what he does, very responsible

[@ReedTimmerWx]

Thank you!

[@lancel71]

The things you do for weather never ceases to amaze me Reed!

[@jasonross2811]

From the southwest. This is absolutely mind blowing!

[@ReedTimmerWx]

Monsoon country

[@jasonross2811]

@@ReedTimmerWx yeah the wash you were in chasing flash floods in Arizona is minutes from my backyard!

[@fairydustlisa5650]

Wow 🤩

[@ReedTimmerWx]

Still goin!

[@anthonytimmons9328]

REED FREAKIN TIMMER!! The American wild man! Stay safe and warm, brother! Just found and subbed to your channel!

[@OriginalRaveParty]

Great coverage. Never stop snowing ❄️🙂

[@TeSoad90]

Reed having you in my hometown of Hamburg was so cool! Started following you during the canes this year and haven't stopped!

[@ReedTimmerWx]

I have been here before chasing lake effect!

[@Longenecker1776]

From Pine Island on September 28 to Hamburg NY on November 18, this guy is becoming the Michael Jordan of Storm Chasers.

[@donnaleveron6511]

Incredible amount of snow! Amazing.

[@ReedTimmerWx]

And it just keeps on coming!

[@donnaleveron6511]

@@ReedTimmerWx be safe.

[@vermontsownboy6957]

When one hears screaming during a weather event, what can one say but "Reed Timmer". Mouth-breather extraordinary among chasers.

[@ReedTimmerWx]

Thank you sir! You are appreciated! Love Vermont good place

[@ThatHorribleSmell]

Great vid, Reed! I've enjoyed your content on twitter for years but this is my first time visiting your KZbin channel. May I humbly suggest that you promote this more in your tweets? Great content as always. Thanks!

[@ReedTimmerWx]

Yep, trying...spinning a lot of plates...I can take all the promotion I can get...please share if you like!

[@ericsmathe]

Thank you Reed. As long as you let the inner child out, I know it's okay for me too as well.

[@m.t.6969]

It "thundersnowed" where I live in Georgia, back in 2004. The weatherbug app kept going off on the computer. The temperature was dropping dramatically every few mins. All of a sudden, a big lightning flash came, then thunder. All of a sudden, it started snowing, and we had about 4-5 inches that night-day. It was great!

[@susanweeres7915]

You need some good old fashioned snow shoes!

[@jesseweaver_fuyt]

It's still extremely beautiful. Snow is so pretty in the woods.

[@wallytverstol8627]

we get those around halloween in norhtern MN. it has been a few years though

[@evangeline3152]

Amazing video! I hope we see more today! Never stop chasing!!

[@georgebrown8312]

That is incredible, all that snow in Hamburg and other cities in the path of those lake-effect snow bands. You all stay safe out there.

[@prepperhaulyall9372]

Love the on foot coverage

[@michaelsmith-yd9tq]

love that drone footage Reed

[@philsmidwestclassiccars150]

Great coverage. You just have to love the winters in the Buffalo region to live there.

[@moneywelder]

LOL.... thunder snow happens every year in the lake effect snow bands. Glad you were able to come up and see it live.

[@trudy285]

I'm having flashbacks! 🤣 So happy that you are able to get gas and have a decent warm hotel for the night! Stay Safe And Well Now! ☺️✌️❤️🦋🙏

[@jimaforwood743]

What madness 😮

[@kggrass5644]

Love the Drone footage, Great Job Reed. I hope you are sleeping right now!!

[@ReedTimmerWx]

Nope!

[@GrubbShowMedia]

WOW! This is absolutely mesmerizing to watch. I actually wish I was there experiencing that storm. Thankful to not have to end up stranded and snowed in at the moment though.

[@ReedTimmerWx]

Join the livestream...we're stiiiiillll goin! Glad you enjoyed

[@secretdaisy6484]

Wow! We had a blizzard in the greater Cincinnati area in 1977 that shut everything down for nearly a week. It was epic. Can’t wait to see what’s still up there 🌨❄️. 👍☮️🌞❄️

[@Xxbjessel44xX]

Reed! Been a fan since Storm Chasers when I was younger.. appreciate your love for storm chasing and as always the amazing content

[@pedroolepete]

Thanks!

[@Korium84]

Well done Reed! I'll never forget the loads of thundersnow from blizzard of 93 in GA