Neighbors enjoy ice cream on uncharacteristically warm Friday
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The 4Warn weather team reports that the Buffalo area reached 59 degrees Friday, three degrees shy of the record high temperature set back in 1925.
It’s changing weather conditions like this that those in Western New York has learned to take in stride.
“One day it’s snowing, one day it’s raining, one day you’re getting ice cream. You just kind of go with it and roll with the punches,” said Black Rock resident Sean Tulumello.
Ice cream was on the mind of many local individuals and kids Friday as News 4 spoke to a few neighbors who used the excuse of warm weather for a quick treat.
“I mean, what is February? You know, I think any month is a good month for ice cream,” Tulumello said. “We just kind of saw the sun and I just had to get myself a little ice cream for the road.”
“I’m so excited for ice cream and all the ice cream stores to be open. It’s amazing. Ice cream is so good,” said one kid on Friday.
Local parks were also packed with runners, dog walkers, laughing children and parents who were using Fridays higher than normal temperatures to take their kids outside to burn off all the energy they stored up to this point during the winter.
“We are feeling a little guilty. It’s so warm and we’re loving it. But yes, we are definitely going to take advantage of the nice days,” said mother Molly Stock.
Other mothers News 4 spoke with Friday said their kids have now been able to play outside for recess in school. A change of pace that makes all the difference.
“You don’t have to stay inside because the hard gym floor always rips at your knees and it just really hurts,” said one kid at Delaware Park.
Still recess isn’t enough to get them tired out, the more time outside the better.
“It’s a really great way to fill the time between school and dinner, which sometimes feels very long in the winter. So, we’re really fortunate,” one parent said.
“It’s just really nice to have the sun out. It sounds very simple and silly, but kids love to play and it’s just nice to be outside and not be freezing,” concluded another mother.
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Dillon Morello is a reporter from Pittsburgh who has been part of the News 4 team since September of 2023. See more of his work here and follow him on Twitter.
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