Weather History for December 29

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Western New York Weather History

DECEMBER 29

1984

Drizzle began during the afternoon of the 27th. The drizzle became rain on the 28th and amounted to 0.35 inch. Rain continued on the 29th with an additional 1.14 inches being recorded at the Airport. Flood warnings were issued on the 29th for Cayuga, Ellicott, Cazenovia, Buffalo and Tonawanda creeks in Erie county. Area streams crested around a foot to a foot and a half above flood stages. Highway departments and local law enforcement agencies reported some basement flooding and underpass flooding as well as a few road closings. The high temperature of 61 degrees on the 29th broke the old record of 55 degrees set in 1884 and tied in 1889.

1990

A southwest flow of moist air developed ahead of a cold front over Michigan. Record warmth melted a snowpack ranging from a couple of inches in the Buffalo metro area to over a half a foot south of the city. The snowfall combined with record rainfall...over 2.75 inches total...on the 29th and 30th to cause creeks and streams to reach and exceed flood stage. Numerous basements were flooded and roads closed.

1993

29^th-31^st…A cold westerly flow across Lakes Erie and Ontario produced snow squalls which persisted for nearly two days. The squalls resulted in near-blizzard conditions. Travel was treacherous in the squall areas and numerous accidents were blamed on the storm. Specific amounts included: 15" Palermo; 12" Colden; 11" Sherman; and 6" Mexico, Brockport, and Adams.

2001

Lake effect snowbands shifted into the western southern tier area late on the 28th and persisted through the 30th. Specific storm totals included: in Chautauqua county: Arkwright 56"; Sherman 48"; Sinclairville 30"; Fredonia 28"; Ellington 25"; Dunkirk 22" and Silver Creek 20". In Cattaraugus county: South Dayton 54"; Perrsyburg 51"; Yorkshire 46" and New Albion 21". In Allegany county: Rushford 15" and Angelica 11".