Headline:
Lake Effect Snow Warning issued January 2 at 3:16AM EST until January 5 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
Event:
Lake Effect Snow Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 2, 2025 - 12:16am
Expires:
January 2, 2025 - 11:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to
2 feet in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as
40 mph.
* WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie
Counties. The greatest snowfall will be across the higher terrain
inland from Lake Erie, south of the Buffalo Southtowns.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult at times with snow covered
roads and poor visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact
the Thursday morning and evening commutes.
Instruction:
Heavy snow will fall in relatively 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