THE MOST INTENSE BLIZZARD EVER INTERCEPTED! Motorists stranded in Buffalo

Insane blizzard conditions are hammering Buffalo, NY with 70 mph winds, dangerous cold, whiteout conditions, and an icy storm surge called a seiche ripping off the tip of Lake Erie. Motorists are stranded across Buffalo. Trees damaged with power outages. If this lake effect insanity continues, this once-in-a-generation blizzard could surpass even the infamous Blizzard of 1977. I hope that all those stranded in the cars tonight are able to find shelter.
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[@kitgohre6104]

In the country, farmers tied a rope to the house so they wouldn't get disoriented in the white out and die. Once they reached the barn for chores they tied off the rope and used it to get back and forth. Personally ,I like the houses and barns in nova Scotia. They are built as one building so the warmth from the house Reaches animals too. Nothing funny about the dangers. In 2000, I was out in -50F, and my lungs were freezing. I was losing strength just getting the barn chores done. And yes, my face was covered.

[@lindastent-campbell5130]

I live in Nova Scotia and have never seen a house and barn in one building.

[@cryhwks]

In Alaska, I've seen these ropes attached, going from one building, through the path you'd walk to another building, and what you do, is people have these harness things with a tether and this clip, and you clip it onto the ropes and they guide you.

[@juliewatson2281]

@@lindastent-campbell5130 they had building farm structures like this in Illinois farming area, as a teen we cut across the state for a camping trip across/around Lake Michigan. We kept seeing these circular structures in the region, lots of them. So when we stopped for a meal in a structure designed the same way - circular- we were told that this was the way that homes/ barns were designed in the 1800s in the whole area. Circular design with animals in one section and people inhabited the other floor. They just needed one big fireplace for the structure. Stairways carried the heat throughout.

[@jamespoon2656]

@@cryhwks I have lived in Alaska 62 years and have never seen what you are talking about.

[@richardbaker_0086]

More like 10

[@celticbabs3105]

Buffalo native here. Never seen pure white out with 0 visibility for more than 24 hrs straight! Felt my house shake and rattle so much that wall hangings came crashing down! Definitely an unforgettable storm like the October Surprise of 2006. What a storm! Stay warm and safe everyone!

[@stayoutmylanemullen7258]

This is nothing like the storm in October 2006

[@716Video]

I recall many storms here in Buffalo lasting for hours though. this one just lasted a bit longer. but tbh, nothing new for me. i was able to clear my entire driveway in 20 min just using a shovel today. and my driveway isn't exactly small either. this was shit imo. i live in Depew

[@01mementomori]

@@716Video Not all areas got hit the same. In the city of Buffalo and close surrounding areas... it's still going... Still blizzard conditions. Glad you all didn't get hit so bad out there.

[@01mementomori]

@Monkey JumpStarr How so?

[@01mementomori]

@Monkey JumpStarr Oh...just like there a no Thai girls in Thailand. Those are all boys who tuck it... And you are fawning over them. 😆

[@user-md8wt4qz5g]

Thanks for helping out people in Buffalo!

[@snoopyontheground3481]

and complaining about it for hours

[@rossniederman7531]

@@snoopyontheground3481 get out troll

[@lindadagostino961]

Reed and team have a heart they do their part in helping peop!e

[@kirkalley3469]

How did you get the snow and ice to stick to your eye brows?

[@saminaneen]

@@rossniederman7531 Total CGI, FAKE snow, FAKE weather, all done in a big studio, great FAKE entertainment, we all love the comedy

[@bruxploring]

Blizzard is so crippling it aged Reed by 50 years!

[@bradrandolph9631]

😂

[@Infinite-Prodz]

Poor Reed 😞🤣

[@lindaalaureano]

Brave Reed for giving the warning and being out there . No joke.

[@jeffreblanco9552]

🤣😅😂

[@trudy285]

@@lindaalaureano Agree! Seems what ever channel is visited there are always disrespectful people. Dr Reed is incredible and shouldn't be disrespected.

[@melissasantillana3218]

That is probably the craziest winter storm I've ever seen.

[@sherylchapman4168]

I am from Buffalo, NY and the worst was the Blizzard of 1977. At least today we have better technology to predict this. In 1977, there was no Doppler radar.

[@psynurse]

Where I'm at in western Pennsylvania it's no biggie. I've seen much much worse in Indiana over the years and worse in 2017 in Long island

[@TheBowlCombo]

@@psynurse Indiana might get snow and some wind but it doesn't get four to five feet of snow.

[@johnslife6669]

Reed dominating you are amazing bud💪💪💪💪😎😎😎

[@jasondadarria]

@@psynurse That one in '17 on LI was bad I remember that vividly

[@kingclover1395]

I'm just grateful that the electricity has stayed on this long. I've never been in another blizzard that lasted this long .It just goes on and on and on. And it never lets up for even a minute. It is awesome how you helped those stranded people.

[@corndog9482]

The power of weather modification/manipulation is real....

[@jamespoon2656]

@@corndog9482 Yeah from the combustion of fossil fuels.

[@corndog9482]

@@jamespoon2656 "Yeah from the combustion of fossil fuels." 😂

[@jamespoon2656]

@@corndog9482 😊

[@thedonofthsht76-58]

Mine was out for 5 days! Thank God it's summer time now lol

[@cojo9656]

I live in one of the areas hardest hit by this. It was terrifying - I've been through my fair share of inclement winter weather, but this was the worst I've seen it in my entire life. Even the October Surprise storm pales in comparison. My family was at least able to drive to my Aunt's house back then, where she had power once the snow had stopped and plows had gotten through, and the limbs and downed wires were dealt with along the route. The roads this time are entirely impassable, there's a six foot drift of snow blocking me from exiting my driveway, emergency services are still suspended until further notice, trash and recycling services are suspended indefinitely, plows are struggling to clear the roadways, and the death toll is climbing as more of the stranded vehicles are able to be attended to as they work to clear the roads. I have snow drifts inside my garage from it forcing its way in under the closed door, those winds were so intense. The only times I went outside were to clear out directly in front of my door so I wouldn't get trapped inside. Even those short, five or so minute expeditions left my lungs hurting, my body chilled to the bone, and my fingers and toes aching with proper winter gear. Those gusts just do not care how many layers or what kind of fabric you are wearing, any little gap, any seam, it will worm its way in.

[@malaikamillions]

You’ve certainly got wisdom to share. Goddess Bless you & yours.

[@Him_He_Me]

Amazing. lm in a country where it doesnt snow. Thank you for the insight into something unimaginable.

[@jplum7708]

My house was in the Bulls Eye of this storm. 3 mornings that week I had to climb out a window so I could shovel my doors clear to exit the house. Then over to the elderly neighbor to shovel her out.

[@jonsavage2587]

I will never understand people that are given a warning of a dangerous situation DAYS in advance that STILL seem to rush to be the first to endanger their lives. NOTHING is a priority over a life; you've not only ended your life, you hurt many others!

[@luke125]

Exactly

[@lysak89]

Too many people think either 1) it won't be as bad or isn't as the meteorologists say, or 2) their hubris leads them to be reckless. Some people do have emergencies, need mediation or other important necessities, but I wish most people would just learn to be more aware of what's to come and plan ahead of time or make due with what they have

[@philliphall5198]

I don’t care if they put there live in danger But I pray for the ones that have to go get there stupidO ass

[@libbysimpson9127]

Same here. No dinner, gift, what ever is worth putting your life at risk. As far as I’m going is kitchen, bathroom or closet together mo clothes to put on!

[@JOEL00111]

It's called being white.

[@jzamb]

When storm chasing turns into rescue mission. Reed is the man. Never stop dominating!

[@maulenaspencer4906]

I was watching a news video, and one of the commenters said, "Is that Reed Timmer? It looks like the same outfit he was wearing." I think it probably was you !!! I bet those people in the stranded cars never dreamed a guy walking out there would rescue them/be an angel. Reed got to be part of a huge miracle for them.

[@GaryAttaway]

Thanks for helping people in need. God bless you.

[@orlandog1979]

We need Biden's help, please.

[@Roadwolf612]

I am an essential worker who is luckily sheltering at my workplace in Buffalo which is a place I am very safe at. I have been monitoring communications thru this whole event. Overnight, after about 1am, I heard absolutely no radio traffic / dispatches on Buffalo Fire. All crews sheltered. As far as I know there are no ambulances either, no plows are out due to zero visibility, and police have been sheltering. Essentially right now, if you are in Buffalo, you are isolated to whatever location you are and it is an island. I hope that island you are on has heat and water and food. But if it doesn't, you may be on your own for a while. If there was a time where we needed the Military to step in to assist, with tracked vehicles and better optics for navigating those vehicles, it might be now.

[@bubba72205]

There's GPS on every ambulance servicing the city of Buffalo, plus I believe BPD cruisers are also equipped with GPS tracking as well. I don't know if BFD apparatus all have GPS tracking, but they have MDT's, so they should. My point here is that even if every public safety vehicle is tracked with GPS, there's still no way to get to any of those vehicles. There are still ambulances with patients on board that are stuck and have been stuck since 1600 yesterday. When they called this a once in a generation storm, they weren't kidding. The last time we encountered weather like this was 1977. All of the 7 feet of snow in 7 hour lake effect snow storms won't touch this storm as far as deaths and property destruction goes. It's time for the individuals in this area to begin listening to weather forecasts and plan accordingly. It's time for people in this area to begin obeying traffic/driving bans as well. If fire apparatus that weighs 20-30 tons each are getting stuck, personal vehicles shouldn't even be on the road, yet the city streets are lined (and now buried) with cars and trucks. And your biggest Billy Bad-A$$ diesel 4x4 pickup trucks won't make it more than 10 feet in this either. This was a "stay home, stay warm, stay healthy, stay alive" event right from the first projected forecast 3 days prior to the initial event, yet a lot of people just don't think that pertains to them. Reed, I hope you're safe, warm, and healthy. You know as well as anyone to not try to drive anywhere from where you are. If you see a fellow EMS provider stuck in an ambulance anywhere, or any BFD firefighters stuck, or any BPD police officers stuck, please check on them to make they're OK. It'll be another 12-24 hours before anyone will be able to get them out and safe. I fear for when this storm begins to slowly move south over the Southtowns because most people still had 6-12" of snow already on the ground before this even began yesterday. Say a prayer for my EMS family, as well as the rest of my public safety family. They're going to need it.

[@bubba72205]

And now I remember that my previous message was a response to a comment and that I wasn't making an original comment post. Woopsie... 🤦‍♂️

[@valerier4308]

@@bubba72205 👍👍👍👍👍 My thinking exactly. A coworker told me she's driving from Colorado to Michigan with her fiance during the middle of this big storm. I thought to myself, "that's very unwise"!!!

[@rozemiraraujo2884]

@@bubba72205 muito importante suas informações 👏👏👏

[@bedtimebiblechat7152]

I guess medical emergencies are also on their own. How terrible this storm is!! How sad that people will lose their lives. I've been praying hard against this storm ever since I heard it was coming as of last week. Any news on the stranded people today, 12/24??

[@catherinehubbard1167]

If Reed found stranded drivers in the small area where he walked, there must be many more. And he’s absolutely right about the danger of drifts covering the exhaust of an idling car, sending carbon monoxide inside. As I hope all who are stranded are found and brought to safety. This is terrifying and deadly. I also hope that when not filming, Reed covered his face when outside. Frostbite can happen quickly. Reed is experienced and will know this, but others might not.

[@snave59]

Why would anyone,with any intelligence,go out in this weather.They had to know,well in advance,it was going to be like this.

[@nicnic1190]

All the mammals are safe in their earth dens... oh except humans....

[@johnnykrauze]

It did happen to one girl returning from work.

[@tiko4621]

Why stranded in car? Those “stranded” motorists that rolled their window down were no more than 100 feet from a store they could’ve either taken shelter in or broken into for shelter. Helpless people die quick.

[@paull2937]

The wind chill would need to be -18°F for frostbite to happen in 30 minutes. The temperature was about 15°F, and even with 40 mph winds, the wind chill was -8°F, so as long as your internal temperature is good, exposed skin is safe for 30 minutes.

[@lorier9356]

Same as hurricane Ian except there is snow and ice. Stay safe out there Reed. Thanks for helping those in need.

[@EddyWriter_]

Now this is a powerful blizzard... and it's also never-ending from the looks of it. Hoping everyone stays warm and safe up there in Buffalo. You as well Reed as you're out there helping those in need!

[@RyanzLair]

Bruh the blizzard turned you 80.

[@josephamendolea3431]

yeah watching Reed's eyebrows be all encased in ice was something else

[@716Video]

Glad you're covering Buffalo a lot this winter. Hopefully this deters people from moving here even more. Actually wish more peeps would leave town. Less people equals less traffic.

[@fredsilvers1427]

Can you imagine being stranded in your car, no hope, thinking only death is out there, and Reed Timmer comes to your window.

[@juliamillward5040]

@@fredsilvers1427 I lived in the hardest hit place and I’m glad he didn’t have to come save me 🤣

[@caroljones9438]

Reed wow thats awesome you helped the stranded motorists,as i have both conditions its great to know there is help out there,absolute hero in my book

[@oakredhammer3854]

That's absolutely amazing. I live in NW Washington state and while we didn't have 80mph winds, we did have blizzard conditions. I got 20 inches of snow and saw snow drifts for the first time on the west side of the cascades. The temperature got as low as 8 degrees and we had a couple days where it didn't go higher than 12. For western Washington at sea level that's incredible. The bay froze near the shore also, about 10 to 15 feet out. I've never seen the bay freeze before. Yesterday it turned into an ice storm. This morning it's raining. The Temps will increase to the 50s on Monday. That means that all the snow in the valley and all the snow for a couple thousand feet into the mountains will all flash melt and flood.

[@karenstasik2979]

My brother lives in Port Townsend and he sent a pic of his backyard covered in snow. I heard it was supposed to just rain today. I hope that is true because my brother is going over to Monroe to pick up my mom and bring her back for Christmas. I am worried about the travel. Stay safe and warm!

[@karenstasik2979]

33 degrees here in Central Florida, but that makes me feel warmer 🥶

[@rosalindr4975]

I moved to LaBelle Florida just before lockdown. Lived in Baldwinsville, Weedsport, south Trenton, guilderland & Lysander. (& a short stint in bay ridge Brooklyn) .

[@gb8518]

Miami 50 degrees for me like Buffalo Blizzard 🥶

[@gb8518]

@@rosalindr4975 South Trenton I have many friends

[@nancy5721]

Thank you for going out in that horrible weather to show us what's going on. You were a blessing to the lives you've saved who were stranded in their vehicles.

[@unsearchablethings8167]

Brother, you’re a tank for being out in that, and helping people out!

[@Mesuxyxrxbskxkxyp]

Thank you to the utility guys out there keeping the power on.

[@willr6521]

Merry Christmas and bless you for helping those in need!

[@georgeanthony8999]

We just got 7 feet a month ago... the wind is the problem.... we can deal with snow but 80mph winds with the snow is brutal...

[@littlebear5361]

Thank God you were there to help those stranded in their car! 🙏❣️🙏

[@blancahoward4477]

Praying for all who are in this frigid dangerous weather stay safe and Merry Christmas all

[@Eastlomond]

I live in Scotland and rarely see snow beyond a few inches and even that dominates the news, but I feel for you just now, those blizzards are terrifying. I hope everyone keeps safe.

[@southernload5710]

Thank you for being a true soldier to those that needed help to survive. Blessings

[@BrrrtReynolds]

I am in western Genesee county since 1130am yesterday. We're safe thank got because there are some people who got stranded and unfortunately didn't get as lucky to get somewhere safe. There is warming centers open all over the County. We have 4-5' of snow with drifts over 7'+ ! Local Sherrif's had a huge Heavy Rescue vehicle out here last night. Local SWAT team vehicles were out here this morning too! We luckily got back to a trusty 7/11 which has been fueling are warmth and food consumption. We're here with about 20 other people since overnight.

[@karenstasik2979]

🙏❤️

[@josephamendolea3431]

yeah this storm made me think that there oughta be emergency apartment complexes with units about the size of say studio or 1 bedroom all over the place to temporarily house people caught in something like this

[@Daisy-sc6tm]

OH Wow Reed. That's insane. I'm from Texas so I don't cold well but I lived in Cleveland OH for a while. I remember my first lake effect event and watching the ice come ashore right there at dead man's curve going into downtown. Stay safe and as warm as you can man. We are cold here in Texas but not that cold.

[@martyk1156]

Many buffalonians use the blizzard of 77 as a standard for blizzards. I was young but the drifts were to the tops of telephone poles. I can't say what this storm brings because it's only half way through its wrath but at least there is much more prepreperation for it saving many people's lives.

[@vikingblood0408]

This storm has also hit most of Ontario, Canada. Just as you see in this vid. Our roads are closed in the area I reside. Wildest, Wickedest storm I've ever lived through in my 68 years!

[@amso22]

Prayers going up 🙏 for all the folks, Dr Timmer protect your eyes if you can, stay safe ❤

[@TranceReligion]

Prayers? Are we in the Middle Ages? It's called stay home, check your locals, and you will be fine.

[@amso22]

@@TranceReligion Yes agree, but everyone’s situation is different in life, you never know what or why, my message was for everyone to get through this brutal storm & survive. Respect your thought’s though

[@orlandog1979]

We need Biden's help, please.

[@amybreski2611]

last night was the worst. Thank goodness I had power. I left the Christmas lights on in case anyone was lost or disorientated. We have 9ft drifts- nothing I've ever seen before. I was a kid during the blizzard of 85- so I don't remember it. But this- this was incredible.

[@LynnMarieC-dl3fi]

Reed we appreciate your work! Thank you for your coverage! We are in South Buffalo, 3 miles from the city, and the heavy lake bands parked over us most of the day yesterday. Looks like today will be the same. A 10 foot Merry Christmas drift covers my front door. Be safe out there!

[@RH-cp6xw]

I’m in Northeast Ohio Buffalo looks much worse. Thank you for helping those in need❤. That reminds me of the Blizzard of78

[@RainyJo715]

That’s exactly what it looked like here in Eastern South Dakota for the last few day’s and night’s. We were at the epicenter of the coldest and windiest area in the country, while it moved through here. At almost-20 degrees below zero, ppl might not think it’s that cold, but that wind is so bitter cold, it feels like knives cutting your face, and any skin exposed. We dealt with negative-50 degree windchills, and in an area where nothing ever shuts down, because we’re pros at this weather, most things did shut down, except for peoples job’s, they stayed open, and most stores for Xmas shopper’s. But It just wasn’t safe to be out for more than a couple minutes! Luckily, we found a local guy who plows snow as his business, to come plow us out, so the Mister could drive the 35 minutes to work each day. We had to have it plowed at 5am and 5pm, so he could get out and back in, because the drifts were/are insane! We have a plow on one of our quads, but these drifts are too massive! The worst part was letting my two dog’s out to go potty, because they could barely see where to go, or stand up in those crazy blizzard winds, and in 90 seconds tops, their paws would be so frozen that I’d have to help them back inside and warm them up! This is not a place where you let your dogs out and walk away. You have to wait, hold the door open, and be ready to rescue their them in a hurry. Winds have gone down today, thankfully! Only 15-25 mph. The temp is back up to negative -1 degree, and the sun is shining! It’s a Christmas miracle..lol But more snow in the forecast for Christmas Day tomorrow. Aye yi yi.. Stay safe out there, everyone!! Merry Christmas/ Happy Holidays! Blessings for whatever it is that you celebrate! God Bless!!🙏🏼✨🎄🎁☃️❄️👍

[@timothywalsh1001]

Difference is... Although it is not as cold, we're getting lake effect snow. The band moved north overnight and is returning to the airport area this afternoon. I'm looking at 4-5foot drifts, only 2nd floor door to patio opens inward.

[@geoffclarke8934]

Merry Christmas Jo. I live in the UK in a London suburb and we had a brief cold snap a couple of weeks back where we got a couple of inches of snow and a few nights where the temperature got down to -6C which I think is about 20 Fahrenheit. People where complaining about bitter cold. US and Canadian winter weather though is different level cold. Stay safe and hope it warms up soon.

[@juliewatson2281]

Protect your pets paws. Put gym socks on all four paws and pull them up to the chest. Buy kids sweaters to put on your pets if real dog coats are too expensive. Their skin/Ears need protection too. Buy kids tie hat to put over their heads and ears and tie under chin. First time out in this weather and dog recognizes immediately the difference. Believe me they are grateful. Ours actually got excited when they saw the winter clothing being pulled out. They recognized their hat and socks . If don’t have a dog coat, then pull out an old teeshirt or sweatshirt and put them in it, tying off the ends so it doesn’t slip off. Dogs can cut their footpads, with ice between their toes, and salt burns on their skin and they don’t get sick licking off the chemicals and salts, if they wear gym socks. You think of them as one f your kids. Treat them as such!

[@rosiemcking72]

You are wonderful mummy to your dogs. Thank you for taking precious care of them.

[@rosiemcking72]

@@juliewatson2281 GREAT advice!!

[@amyz673]

That band had been parked over us since yesterday afternoon. I was in junior high during the famous blizzard of 1977 and this dwarfs that. The wind has been relentless. Think a cat 1 hurricane but with snow rather than rain and bitter cold temps. Can barely see the houses across the street and had to dig out the vent pipes for my furnace once and will probably have to do it again. The Bills game today will be a welcome distraction lol Be safe everyone!!!

[@wjr3013]

Situations like this make me so glad I moved to Vegas from Buffalo 17 years ago

[@youcanthandlethetruth6976]

that's crazy Reed Timmer, you guys be as safe as you can out there while you're helping and documenting. Doing the Lord's work boys, fine job indeed.

[@lindaalaureano]

I'd like to hear where stranded people were driving to to begin with and what was the reason they thought they could drive in this blizzard .

[@Nick_315_Palumbo]

Should ONLY be healthcare workers getting to work 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@czogg99]

There are folks you cannot tell them nothing. They will never listen. Some lost their lives due to this blizzard.

[@tainahernandez4825]

Many of the people that were stuck in their vehicles were trying to get home from work. For whatever reason the city did not officially shut down.

[@lindadagostino961]

You are incredible Reed and team,from the North to the South to the East to the West,God Bless stay save.

[@dandawson129]

Lived in Fairbanks, Alaska and this reminds me of some storms up their. Crazy seeing it happen in the lower states now!

[@donswarthout3603]

It's all due to global warming!

[@johnnieblackburn3182]

Were you in the military there? My niece and her husband were stationed there in the mid 2000's, and were transferred to Virginia for years. They just retired in Alaska last month. They love it there.

[@missingremote4388]

Are you still in Alaska. I hear it has been warm so far

[@Foreign780]

its been happening here in buffalo 2014 also infamous snowtober 77 many more i forgot

[@fairygodmotheremilyjean]

For Christmas you should get some battery powered led lights and wear them ... May help see you in the blizzard! Stay safe! Winds been steady here all day and night the icicles are leaning with the wind!!!

[@OspreyFlyer]

I have them on our pet stroller. 😂

[@Infinite-Prodz]

Honestly, I won't be surprised if Buffalo finishes of the season with 200 or more inches of snow. This season will for sure go down the history books.

[@DegeN.YNation]

Agreed but I don’t know how you measure this. We got 10’ drifts and also grass showing

[@ahmedsaleh6214]

I agree

[@darlinevictor]

Hello Reed! Just tuned in to see whats happening. What a great video! Every time you got hit with that icy wind you laughed! I am in love with you sir!! What a great human you are!!!! Good Luck Buffalo-when you guys have it tough you know its for REAL!!! Prayers to all !

[@rosalindr4975]

God bless you for helping people. Thanks for covering.

[@bubba72205]

For once, the Southtowns haven't gotten hit the worst. In Hamburg, I can still see my vehicle in my driveway, and I can still see the houses on my street. As of 0743, there's no snow falling here. Plenty of wind, but it almost looks as if the sun wants to make an appearance. 5 miles north of me, people are actively freezing to death in their stranded vehicles. Western New York has had enough of this, and it's only the 3rd day of actual winter...

[@PattiMahaney]

Tom Reuter - YES! I’m in North Boston and it’s the city and the north towns turn!!

[@cheriamour111]

It’s heading south later today.

[@ReedTimmerWx]

It may have blown all the snow up to downtown! The band is heading that way. Worst still to come for the Southtowns

[@bubba72205]

@Reed Timmer last month, the city and southtowns got smoked, but without the wind. If I remember correctly, I think you were right in the middle of all of that at the econolodge (that's what it looked like in your video anyway). Once that band shifts back south, the city is going to get smoked again. For the city's sake, and my public safety family's sake, I hope it moves quicker than anticipated. Stay safe out there brother.

[@ShockaSlim]

Oh, you didn't know? Its coming Saturday night throught Christmas :D

[@candybanks8717]

Drove from Craig, CO to Grand Junction in a bomb cyclone in March 2019. Looked just like this. 2nd most scared I've been behind the wheel. 110mph crosswinds. Started with right to left winds and in the space of 2min it was left to right. I aged ten years in the two and a half hours it took to go 12 miles

[@jms1086]

That is indeed scary weather! Your dedication to braving weather extremes is admirable. Blessings to the families that lost loved ones during that horrific blizzard.

[@philsmidwestclassiccars150]

I drove a semi on a 12 hr shift on Thurs night in WI. Longest shift ever. We didn't get the snow amounts they getting in MI & NY as we got around 2". We did get the Gail force winds & the rock bottom temperatures. The lowest I seen was -8* F. They said the wind chill was-25 to -30* F. That was cold enough as the wind blew around all night making for ground blizzards of what did fall. I love Reed's posts. He should make a movie of all of his adventures.

[@briansalzano9771]

I've been in a few blizzards, nothing like this (temp and wind). You took epic video, thanks for being a good samaritan.

[@PattiMahaney]

We were without power- heat for 8 hrs Friday- I woke up to a cold home. My house dropped 12° in eight hours- May not sound like much, but when you have wind chills in the negatives, it gets cold quickly. And with a Driving Ban all over Erie County here- we’re at the mercy of the weather gods & it’s brutal. I’ve been through the Blizzard of ‘77- been through 2014’s Snovember that dropped 7 feet of snow in less than 24 hrs, the winters lasting more than half a year- and getting worse every year- it’s time- my body is done this Buffalonian is now in my 50’s & it’s time - I’m moving south come summer.

[@jts12fan]

Did you have your windows open? Otherwise the windchill outside would have no effect whatsoever on how it feels inside your house.

[@direstraights]

It is getting to be more prominent that EVERY home be built with a Fireplace or a Wood burning stove or other OFFgrid Heat source. Stay Chilly 🥶 Mr. Heater Buddy (Propane Emergency use/temporary/for Ice fishing and camping) check it out!!

[@JulieTobin-Ruszczyk]

Southern NM in 50s today. Tonight around 25. If we get snow less than a inch and gone by noon

[@anniesenol9858]

Older homes often have leaky windows and doors so cold wind outside chills things off inside quickly. Besides the insulation provided by glass is minimal.

[@PattiMahaney]

@@jts12fan no windows open but I live in a mobile home.

[@santosakowski9846]

Now that's what I call true frontline reporting! Wow!

[@DaveyZeeTV]

I am a lifelong resident, and this is the absolute worst I’ve lived through..thank you reed! Believe it or not Wednesday will be in the low 50s!

[@Zozo806]

happy birthday

[@timothy8142]

Wicked. No different from the weather you would encounter on Mount Everest. Absolutely incredible.

[@protectorbobby]

These guys must be giving a medal 🎖 they have saved many life’s unbelievable amount of courage 💫🇬🇧

[@debbiewoten9403]

I live in the corner of south dakota, iowa and nebraska and we have had a lot of blizzards like this. Just not for 3 days.

[@collette9008]

Everyone please check on neighbors especially the elderly. I am praying for those who don't have electricity and/ or can't afford the bills 🙏.

[@zulmarlopes6021]

Our prayers from Brazil to the American brothers. Be safe y'all 🙏🇧🇷

[@cherylsibson2529]

Just incredible Reed, never seen anything like that, do take care of each other everybody!

[@adriancioroianu1704]

This is absolutely incredible!! Thanks for what you do

[@ninjadog9346]

Thank you very much for covering this amazing event, Mr. Extreme Meteorologist! 51 years old, never seen anything like this, watching from frozen Florida.

[@pennyburns6123]

WOW that's really intense. Your having fun aren't you? Those drifts. Our drifts here at home are only up to my knee . Still waiting for the wind to stop. Reed your one crazy chaser. I love it. Thank you. Hope you stayed warm. As well as the stranded.

[@WizenedVariations1]

Imagine walking in this very intense blizzard without the benefit of street lights.

[@shanghunter7697]

We did just that in the blizzard of 77, my dad and i almost died in that storm. I was 9 and dad carried me a mile and a half down a secluded military road. He knocked on the 1st door we came too and no one home, he kicked in their front door (as a very respectable school teacher and coach for decades) it was hard for him to do but once inside he immediately called the nys police and explained the situation to them. I remember he left a 100 dollar bill on their table with a note for the damage of their door and little food and heat we used until the morning. Lived in wny for 45 yrs and have been through every major storm since 77. A Merry Christmas to everyone !!!

[@bradcooke5383]

Truly amazing footage Reed. The Bernoulli effect between those buildings is insane!!💨

[@jppagetoo]

Wicked! It's important to realize most of the snow is due to cold air blowing across a warm Lake Erie. Lake effect snow is prodigious. As long as the wind stays up so will the snow. I am in the lake effect snow coming off Lake Michigan. Nowhere near as bad as Buffalo, but its been snowing for 48 hours straight. We are getting alot of snow. Stay safe Buffalo.

[@newenglandcoast7121]

Bless you for helping stranded people! ❤❤

[@rosemaryhill8804]

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to Reed and all the brave storm chasers! You are wonderful human beings!

[@orlandog1979]

We need Biden's help please...

[@rosalindr4975]

I was born a few weeks after the 1966 blizzard, lived near Oswego. My neighbor had to have snowplows guide the ambulance when his mom went into labor. ‘77 was something else too. Thankful God moved me to Florida just before the lockdown.

[@lindaalaureano]

@ Roselind . Get ready for sea level rise and eventual flooding.

[@ericburns5359]

I live in Oswego, born and raised. Nasty winters use to be common. The warm winter have made people complacent. 40 plus inch storms are a way of life here as you can attest. My grandfather had to use snowmobiles and sleds to deliver groceries from his store to customers. My mom still has photos of the Storm of 1966. Think that was 100 inches of accumulation from what my grandparents told me. Hope everyone stays warm and safe.

[@rosalindr4975]

@@ericburns5359 I was in Cato meridian for a while. Stay safe

[@kyle2931]

I’d likely be terrified in Blizzard conditions, but I can’t lie - the snow itself looks pretty.

[@lysak89]

If one is able to stay inside and have the luck to not lose power, it is fascinating to watch the snow blow and drift

[@louisbertini]

Damn.... With all that wind, and the power is still on!

[@My-name-is-MUD]

Truely captures intensity of what is still going on at 1:45 pm Saturday. The sound you hear is not bad wind-screen on camera, this is how it sounds in your house or worse for 31 hours staight now.

[@u171098atgmail]

thank you Reed for covering this event..

[@julieturcios41]

And I thought moving to TX would get me away from old man winter in MD and VA, but he had other plans. 🥶 prayers to everyone impacted by the hard freeze. What happened to global warming? 🤔

[@Mykst]

Global warming is the cause of extremes of weather both cold and hot. That's the difference between weather and climate after all.

[@alphabetsoup6681]

Local weather is not climate. This is the more extreme storm predicted by global warming models. The poles are getting too warm. The rivers of air are meandering.

[@julieturcios41]

@@alphabetsoup6681 Aaah, ok.. I no nothing about it.. thanks for the input. 🫠

[@DavidRobinsonShannon]

Thanks for not apologizing for the wind. Stay warm!

[@reeddeusterman]

Reed Timmer will be Live soon for his drive to Rochester Airport! Operation Christmas 🎄

[@realtruth716]

Buffalo boy here, Tough as nails but when a 70 gust hits and creaks the house conversation stops for a minute...🤣

[@felixmarinjr.66]

I appreciate you going to that much trouble to bring us a weather update. God bless, be safe, and Merry Christmas.

[@acsentu8]

Reed Timmer...the man with the iron immune system! Great footage.

[@achristine80]

Oh my goodness! How’re you even breathing out there! I’m in Texas, and complain when it’s 50 degrees! Stay safe Reed!

[@Funexpected]

Just got done snow blowing, 1am, Christmas eve. I hope my neighbors aren't too upset keeping them awake.

[@Cemize]

Remember working in a blizzard similar to this in Baroil, Wy on an oil rig 1980. It froze our covered two inch water line to our boiler. Our only source of heat. Wasn’t as cold during. With 7° and 35 mph sustained, 55-60 mph gusts. Worst 16 hours of my life. We burned smudge pots (metal buckets with saw dust or cottonseed hulls and diesel) in every wind break we had. We chased frozen everything thawing. We just got everything back to running when a dozer brought relief crew in. 🥶🥶🥶. Wyoming blows 🌬🌬💨

[@Log9938]

I’ve lived in Buffalo my whole life and this is the craziest thing I’ve ever saw. If you’re outside for more than five minutes you start to lose your breathe and feel very weak. Godspeed all who are stuck.

[@soulreactivator]

Praying for all in buffalo, 🙏 With agape Love From Wisconsin 💓, .

[@sherry8894]

Thank you Reed, for helping those stranded by this blizzard! You are truly a wonderful man!!!

[@abqmalenurse]

You should show the video of you helping people. I've been through blizzards but nothing like this. Hoping people are safe.

[@stephaniekc]

That is some crazy ass footage! Thanks, Reed!

[@kmslates1973]

This guy deserves every thumbs up man!

[@johncourt6895]

So good he was there to help those poor people out. God only knows what could have happened to them. Great job!

[@mrscolonyrabble]

My parents moved here to So Cal after many generations in Buffalo. This is how they described their childhoods, EVERY winter, while claiming they had to walk to school in it. Seriously, praying for the people hit with this nightmare, I cannot imagine. No, really, this is Orange County, I truly cannot imagine it. No frame of reference whatsoever. Horrid. Hope everyone comes through OK.

[@JenialB]

Praying for all including animals. Ty for helping those in need. God bless you.

[@winternight4046]

Thank you Reed for helping people and risking your life ,you are very kind and caring 🙏Merry Christmas and a Happy New Years to you and your family ❄️ 🌟 ☃️ 🎄

[@canada-od6cc]

Crazy storm...yet on the other hand ,must be an adrenaline rush . Your a brave reporter!! Stay safe ! 🇨🇦

[@mamabear2277]

Wow Reed that’s a bad ass storm you’re in. Be careful out there! Is everything closed? Nowhere to stop and warm up?! Don’t go far from your car! Happy Christmas Eve Big Guy. ♥️

[@rillawhat8142]

Dude is strolling through the snowstorm like it's nothing👍🏾

[@frenchysandi]

Central Minnesota and already tired of winter. -4 feels like -26. 🥶

[@hestheMaster]

It came in like a hurricane of coldness! Thursday December 22 went from 32 F at noon to -1 F by 7 PM in Chicago. This doesn't count for the wind. The few inches of snow that fell was blow around so much that it made salting the streets useless until Saturday when it got over 12 F. Buffalo always gets it bad!