Buffalo's January Snowstorm Brings Over Two Feet Of Snow

The last few days have been quite eventful on the snowfall front in the Buffalo and Western New York area. Since Sunday, January 18, 2026, the region has some frigid temps and large snowfall totals hit the region from the Pennsylvania state line well into Central New York.

One of the great things that makes Buffalo great to live in is also the key to the extreme weather that we get from time to time. That's the phenomenon known as lake effect snow, huge snowbands driven by the relatively warm lake can dump tons of snow on the region.

The latest lake effect snow storm saw some of the coldest air of the year hit the region, along with several inches of wet snow. We knew in advance that it would get pretty bad, so thanks to the National Weather Service issuing the appropriate warnings, watches, and alerts, officials all over town were able to take proper precautions. From closing schools on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, to businesses changing work patterns, the region was able to handle the snow that hit.

But, exactly how much snow fell over the last few days, and maybe even more importantly, how much more snow is on the way? Snowfall totals as of 10:21 AM on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, are below:

Snowfall Totals

Eden, New York - 29.2 inches
West Falls, New York - 26.0 inches
Angola on the Lake, New York - 22.0 inches
Colden, New York - 22.0 inches
Elma Center, New York - 19.5 inches
Blasdell, New York - 16.5 inches
Silver Creek, New York - 15.5 inches
Strykersville, New York - 15.0 inches
Attica, New York - 14.3 inches
Hamburg, New York - 13.2 inches
Lockport, New York - 12.2 inches
Orchard Park, New York - 12.0 inches
North Tonawanda, New York - 11.4 inches
Springville, New York - 7.3 inches

The Snow Machine Isn't Done With Us Yet

The National Weather Service has said more snow is coming for Buffalo and Western New York. Over at least the next day, several more inches of snow will fall on the area due to lake-effect snow and a general snowfall, plus we're going to be right back in the deep freezer.