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