It's been nearly one year since a deadly blizzard that packed hurricane-force winds and dumped foot upon foot of snow on Western New York.

Spectrum News 1 is bringing you stories of survival and loss, and examining the urgent need to ready the region for the next extreme weather event.

Our one-hour special, "The Blizzard of '22: Lessons in Preparedness," premieres Wednesday, Dec. 13 at 8 p.m.