Most schools across Western New York are closed today as dangerously cold weather continues to grip the region. The arctic blast that pushed through Buffalo doesn\u2019t appear to be leaving anytime soon. If you\u2019re able to stay inside this week, consider yourself lucky, many people still have to brave the elements to get their work done.<\/p>\n
I might be dating myself, but I don\u2019t remember cold and snow like this lasting for such a long stretch. Sure, it\u2019s fun to be outside in the winter when you\u2019re snowmobiling<\/a>, sledding, or skiing, but this stretch of bitter temperatures has started to wear on even the most dedicated winter lovers. And unfortunately, the forecast shows little relief in sight.<\/p>\n The Beauty of Winter in Buffalo, New York<\/p>\n One of the advantages of living in the Northeast, especially here in Buffalo, New York, is the dramatic change of seasons. Summers and falls are stunning, but winters can be downright brutal. Still, if you dress for it and take a moment to look around, winter in Buffalo can be equally breathtaking.<\/p>\n During an early morning walk before work, I was reminded just how beautiful the city can be<\/a> in the coldest months of the year. Even in the darkness and freezing air, the glow of building lights reflecting off fresh snow and the steam rising high above rooftops creates a scene that feels almost cinematic.<\/p>\n A Majestic View from Lafayette Square and the Rand Building<\/p>\n I\u2019ve worked in downtown Buffalo for nearly 30 years, and I thought I had seen just about everything this city has to offer. But the winter view overlooking Lafayette Square from high up in the Rand Building is something truly special.<\/p>\n