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...Moderate lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 8
to 15 inches in the most persistent lake snows, spread out over
the next several days. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will
produce areas of blowing and drifting snow.
* 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 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:
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