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Endnotes: Snowstorms – Past and Present

By Douglas W. DeCroix - January 28, 2015

Buffalo and Western New York are known for wintry weather and the recent lake effect event the area witnessed in November was only the latest addition to the region’s snowy heritage.

The full content is available in the Winter 2015 Issue.

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