Headline:
Lake Effect Snow Warning issued January 4 at 1:27PM EST until January 5 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
Event:
Lake Effect Snow Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 4, 2025 - 10:27am
Expires:
January 4, 2025 - 7:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Moderate lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 2
to 4 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. The greatest accumulations will be across higher
terrain. The majority of the additional accumulations will be this
afternoon through this evening.
* 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.
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