Airfield at Buffalo Airport will be closed until 11 a.m. Tuesday

Airfield at Buffalo Airport will be closed until 11 a.m. Tuesday

blizzard hitting Western New York has forced  Buffalo Niagara Airport to close  airfield.

blizzard hitting Western New York has forced  Buffalo Niagara Airport to close  airfield.

It will remain closed until Tuesday, Dec. 27 at 11 a.m.

It will remain closed until Tuesday, Dec. 27 at 11 a.m.

High winds and heavy snow have made travel and visibility difficult.

High winds and heavy snow have made travel and visibility difficult.

The airport recorded a wind gust of 72 mph around 10 a.m. Friday morning.

The airport recorded a wind gust of 72 mph around 10 a.m. Friday morning.

National Weather Service reported at 12:20 p.m. that the visibility at the airport was zero

National Weather Service reported at 12:20 p.m. that the visibility at the airport was zero

All flights at  Buffalo airport are canceled. You should check with airline to follow up

All flights at  Buffalo airport are canceled. You should check with airline to follow up

Buffalo Airport Fire & Airfield are assisting in rescuing stranded motorists

Buffalo Airport Fire & Airfield are assisting in rescuing stranded motorists

On Saturday evening the NFTA reported that 172 people are taking cover

On Saturday evening the NFTA reported that 172 people are taking cover

including 60 passengers, rescued motorists, & airport employees.

including 60 passengers, rescued motorists, & airport employees.

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