Thousands were left without power across Western New York after Monday’s storm swept across the region. Winter weather wreaked havoc all day, but it wasn’t heavy snow that caused the problems. Gusty winds nearing 80 miles per hour did the most damage.
Fire crews responded to a partial building collapse in Lewiston shortly before noon on Monday. The incident took place at Coppins Service Center on Center Street. The cause of the collapse is under investigation.
In Wheatfield, four utility poles were knocked down at the intersection of Niagara Falls Boulevard and Williams Road on Monday morning.
As the winds have died down, flights are the Buffalo Niagara International Airport have resumed. However, some flights are still delayed. Be sure to check with your airline for the latest updates.
As part of its winter storm response, National Grid has announced that dry ice and bottled water will be distributed from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Niagara Falls Fire Department’s Fire House 8, 320 Hyde Park Blvd.
Sabres beat the St. Louis Blues 4-2 on Monday night for their ninth straight victory.