Lake Effect Snow Warning 01/01/2025 16:50 for New York areas

Headline: 
Lake Effect Snow Warning issued January 1 at 7:50PM EST until January 5 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
Event: 
Lake Effect Snow Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 1, 2025 - 4:50pm
Expires: 
January 2, 2025 - 3:15am
Description: 
* WHAT...Significant lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2.5 feet through the ENTIRETY of the prolonged event in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will result in areas of blowing and drifting snow at times. * WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult at times, mainly on inland secondary roads.
Instruction: 
Moderately heavy snow will fall in multiple narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
Area Description: 
Wyoming; Chautauqua; Cattaraugus; Southern Erie
Forcast Office: 
NWS Buffalo NY