School officials emphasize they could not get all 60 buildings open for emergency shelters but a limited number of buildings could be prepared for shelter use.
Jay Withey, also known as "Merry Christmas Jay" for his heroic actions during the blizzard in December, will throw the ceremonial first pitch at the Buffalo Bisons game on Friday.
Kathy Hochul said state workers who came in to help Western New York during the blizzard saved 650 people and estimates thousands more were helped by neighbors.