🌱 Snowfall Record Set At Airport + BPS Distributes COVID Tests

Rise and shine, Buffalo! Let's get you started this Friday with everything you need to know going on in Buffalo today.

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First, today's weather:

Snow at times, 1-3". High: 23 Low: 14.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Buffalo:

1. A new daily snowfall record was set at Buffalo Niagara International Airport during the winter storm on Thursday. The National Weather Service reported a total accumulated snowfall of 13.1 inches, breaking the previous record of just 7.3 inches in 1974. The weather service is monitoring to see if the all-time one-day snow total record for a January day will be broken as snowfall continues. (Buffalo News)
2. Buffalo Public Schools distributed 31,000 rapid at-home COVID-19 test kits to students on Wednesday. The tests were delivered to the district by the National Guard last week and contain two tests per kit. The district has also ordered an emergency supply of 500,000 KN95 masks and plans to begin distributing them to students as early as today. (WGRZ.com)
3. Two police officers who were competing on this season of "The Amazing Race" were eliminated on Wednesday's episode. The episode marked the premiere of the popular reality show's 33rd season and saw the duo, Michael Norwood and Moe Badger, sent home early. Norwood and Badger were one of 11 groups to participate in this season of the show. (WKBW-TV)

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Today in Buffalo:

• Scarlet Begonias At Buffalo Iron Works (8:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Think you've got what it takes to be the Curling Champion of Canalside? Sign up for the Buffalo Waterfront Curling Tournament this weekend at the Ice Fest! (Facebook)
• Join the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens on Jan. 17 for Kid's Day. Kids get in free to the Botanical Gardens from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reservations must be made online in advance. (Facebook)
• Start the new year right with a Get Fit Challenge! JCC Buffalo is holding a program called Couch to 5K at the Benderson Family Building. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Friday! See you all tomorrow for another update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.