Lake Effect Snow Warning 01/03/2025 00:33 for New York areas

Headline: 
Lake Effect Snow Warning issued January 3 at 3:33AM EST until January 5 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
Event: 
Lake Effect Snow Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 3, 2025 - 12:33am
Expires: 
January 3, 2025 - 12:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Moderate lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 8 to 18 inches in the most persistent lake snows, spread out over the next several days. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph today through tonight, and 40 mph Saturday through Saturday night, will produce areas of blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult at times with snow covered roads. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.
Instruction: 
Moderate 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