Rochester, New York, USA – Video recorded on December 30, 2025, at or near Rochester International Airport shows extreme snow squall conditions during a powerful lake-effect snow event affecting western New York.

The merged footage captures visibility collapsing to near whiteout levels as heavy, wind-driven snow sweeps horizontally across the airport tarmac. Conditions worsen rapidly within minutes, with thick sheets of snow obscuring the surroundings.

A Delta Air Lines jet is seen undergoing deicing as ground crew wearing high-visibility gear spray orange deicing fluid over the wings and fuselage. The aircraft’s engines are running, sending exhaust plumes into the swirling snow and adding to the sense of disorder.

Snow accumulates quickly on the ground, airport equipment, and aircraft surfaces. Runway lights and markings fade into the blizzard, while dim, overcast winter skies intensify the hazardous atmosphere.

The original captions stress how fast conditions deteriorate, stating, “It’s just gets worse by the minutes,” and warn against driving in the “madness,” alongside weather-related tags.

The video documents part of a lake-effect snow band impacting the region on December 30, 2025, triggering sudden low visibility, flight delays and cancellations at the airport, and dangerous travel conditions on nearby roads, including Interstate 90. No injuries or major incidents were directly connected to the footage, though it quickly drew widespread attention and prompted licensing requests from multiple media organizations.

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