The first winter storm of the year left quite an impression in Western New York for Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend.
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Many communities activated travel advisories ahead of its arrival on Saturday.
In the Rochester area, Monroe County saw 18.5 inches of snow which created a hassle for drivers and homeowners.
To the west in Buffalo, snow totals were lower but still plentiful, with Erie County reaching 16 inches according to NWS Chat.
Some drivers learned first hand why it's important to always stay prepared.
Though some struggled to maneuver through the snowy mess, others like these four-legged little guys made the best of it.
Spectrum News crews in Irondequoit ran into trouble but lucky made it out safe with the help of some new friends.
After the worst passed, most could agree that a little snow is nothing Western New Yorkers can't handle.