Lake Effect Snow Warning 01/03/2025 10:54 for New York areas

Headline: 
Lake Effect Snow Warning issued January 3 at 1:54PM EST until January 5 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
Event: 
Lake Effect Snow Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 3, 2025 - 10:54am
Expires: 
January 4, 2025 - 2:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph through Friday night, and 40 mph Saturday through Saturday night, producing areas of blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Wayne County. The greatest snowfall amounts are expected over the northeast portion of the county. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult at times with snow covered roads. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday evening commute.
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: 
Wayne
Forcast Office: 
NWS Buffalo NY