Overview
- Gusts topping 70 mph drove massive waves and freezing spray that encased trees, power lines, and grass along the Lake Erie shore.
- Part of Route 5 and the Buffalo Skyway were shut, and a travel advisory was issued as conditions worsened Monday.
- The BMW was left in Hoak’s Lakeshore Restaurant lot with its windows down, was pounded by waves for hours, and filled with lake water.
- Reporters returning Tuesday found the vehicle still abandoned, now coated in thick ice and drawing curious visitors.
- Police confirmed the vehicle was stolen from Buffalo and indicated the owner is working to have it towed, with no timetable provided.