A powerful cold front crosses western New York and was followed by very strong west to southwest winds. Sustained winds increased to 30 to 45 mph with gusts measured to 80 mph at the peak of the storm.  Trees and power lines were downed by the strong winds. Utility companies reported close to 100,000 customers without power in locations scattered throughout region. Several homes and automobiles were damaged by falling trees and limbs. On Grand Island, the roof a manufacturing company sustained significant damage. The Buffalo Airport was closed between 8:30 a.m. and noon with over half of its scheduled flights canceled for the day. In downtown Buffalo, a building from the 1850s that had been damaged in an earlier January windstorm, sustained further damage and was deemed unsafe and to be demolished. The New York State Thruway was closed from Henrietta to Depew because of blowing snow and whiteout conditions. Two tractor trailers were blown over on the Thruway. In Irondequoit, the steeple of a church was blown down.

High Wind in WYOMING, NEW YORK
From 30-JAN-08 06:00:00 to 30-JAN-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in LIVINGSTON, NEW YORK
From 30-JAN-08 08:00:00 to 30-JAN-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in OSWEGO, NEW YORK
From 30-JAN-08 11:53:00 to 30-JAN-08 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in JEFFERSON, NEW YORK
From 30-JAN-08 09:28:00 to 30-JAN-08 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in WAYNE, NEW YORK
From 30-JAN-08 09:00:00 to 30-JAN-08 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in NORTHERN CAYUGA, NEW YORK
From 30-JAN-08 09:00:00 to 30-JAN-08 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in NORTHERN ERIE, NEW YORK
From 30-JAN-08 03:48:00 to 30-JAN-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Coast Guard

High Wind in GENESEE, NEW YORK
From 30-JAN-08 06:00:00 to 30-JAN-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in ORLEANS, NEW YORK
From 30-JAN-08 06:44:00 to 30-JAN-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in MONROE, NEW YORK
From 30-JAN-08 05:44:00 to 30-JAN-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in ALLEGANY, NEW YORK
From 30-JAN-08 07:00:00 to 30-JAN-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

High Wind in SOUTHERN ERIE, NEW YORK
From 30-JAN-08 06:00:00 to 30-JAN-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High Wind in CHAUTAUQUA, NEW YORK
From 30-JAN-08 04:00:00 to 30-JAN-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station

High Wind in CATTARAUGUS, NEW YORK
From 30-JAN-08 04:00:00 to 30-JAN-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in NIAGARA, NEW YORK
From 30-JAN-08 04:03:00 to 30-JAN-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in LEWIS, NEW YORK
From 30-JAN-08 13:00:00 to 30-JAN-08 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in ONTARIO, NEW YORK
From 30-JAN-08 10:18:00 to 30-JAN-08 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter