KENMORE, NY (WKBW) — For the first time this winter, those living in the Northtowns woke up to the first real blast of snowy weather Wednesday.
A little more than four inches fell in Kenmore, five in Tonawanda, and more than five inches in Amherst.
“We're lucky we didn't get what Southtowns got, so I’m happy,” said Kenmore resident Victor Cannarozzo.
“You know it's coming,” added Cannarozzo.
While clearing his driveway, Cannarozzo told me after a mild November, the Northtowns was overdue for snow.
“Better get out now before the next batch comes,” said Cannarozzo.
"There's more coming tonight and tomorrow morning,” I said.
"Yeah, right, thank you for reminding me,” laughed Cannarozzo.
"This time of year, you got to expect it. You got to be ready,” said Kenmore resident Carol Rogers.
Rogers was cleaning snow off her car a few streets over and reminded other motorists to clear as much as they can from the roof of their vehicles.
“It's not nice when a car in front of you, the snow falls off and it scares the 'bejabbers' out of you,” Rogers explained.
Rogers was taking this fresh snowfall all in stride.
"It's not bad. The winds calmed down. It's really not bad. It’s a heavy snow. People need to be careful shoveling,” Rogers said.
First significant snowfall in the northtowns. This is the Boulevard Mall parking lot in Amherst where crews are piling up the snow. It appears areas got three to six inches, but more is on its way. @WKBW pic.twitter.com/Zlj1hysTL8
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In Amherst, crews were busy clearing snow in the parking lot of the Boulevard Mall off Niagara Falls Boulevard Wednesday morning creating big snow mounds.
In the Village of Williamsville, sidewalks and streets were already cleared.
Deputy Williamsville Mayor Eileen Torre told me she's very excited about this winter blast.
"I’m very happy that the snow is coming because we are going to have our very first holiday market in the village on Saturday,” said Torre.
Torre said this blanket of snow is perfect to kick off the holiday season.
Northtown residents can expect a second round of snowy weather Wednesday night and Thursday, with blustery conditions and very cold temperatures.
