Lake Effect Snow Warning 01/02/2025 18:46 for New York areas

Headline: 
Lake Effect Snow Warning issued January 2 at 9:46PM EST until January 5 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
Event: 
Lake Effect Snow Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 2, 2025 - 6:46pm
Expires: 
January 3, 2025 - 3:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 8 to 20 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult at times with snow covered roads and poor visibility from blowing snow. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday 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