Thunderous and damaging winds have been slamming the Buffalo-Niagara region through the day Monday, leading to tens of thousands of customers without power.

Whiteout conditions struck Buffalo, New York, on Monday, December 29, as lake-effect snow combined with strong gusts created poor visibility across western New York.The National Weather Service (NWS) warned of strong winds in excess of 65 mph as the lake-effect snow band moved towards the Buffalo metro area.

Monday’s winter storm brought plenty of snow and wind to Western New York — which also resulted in damage to homes and vehicles. A tree fell into a home

The winter weather this weekend caused travel problems during the busiest time of year. On Sunday, more than 10,000 flights were delayed nationwide, according to the flight tracking website FlightAware. On Monday, the disruption was less severe, with less than 500 flights delayed in the U.S., according to the site.

A prolonged and dangerous lake-effect snow event is expected to impact large portions of western and north-central New York this week, with multiple winter storm warnings now in effect.

A wind gust recorded at the Buffalo Airport just after 11 a.m. Monday hit 79 miles per hour, approaching a Buffalo record. The gust was recorded by the National Weather

BUFFALO, N.Y. (CBS, KYMA) - The Downtown Buffalo skyline vanished behind a white veil as blowing snow impacted the metro area Monday. Footage captured by Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz shows the wintry scene from the Edward A Rath County Office, which shows the outline of Old Erie County Hall.

Motorists navigated “significantly reduced visibility” from snow and blowing snow across the Buffalo metropolitan area on Monday, December 29.The National Weather Service earlier advised lake effect snow with very windy conditions would continue to impact western New York on Monday afternoon.

With severe weather and high wind warnings anticipated for Western New York, the Buffalo Skyway will be closed Monday at 6 a.m. until further notice.

PHILADELPHIA − The Eagles are not catching a break even though snow won't be falling when they take on the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, New York, on Dec. 28. That's because the two teams will face a steady rain and gusty winds above 20 mph, making the conditions treacherous for the passing and kicking games.