Winter Weather Advisory 01/03/2025 00:33 for New York areas

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 3 at 3:33AM EST until January 5 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 3, 2025 - 12:33am
Expires: 
January 3, 2025 - 12:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 6 to 12 inches in the most persistent lake snows, spread out in several batches over the next few 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...Orleans and Monroe Counties. The greatest accumulations will likely be along and north of Route 104. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 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: 
Lake effect 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. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.
Area Description: 
Orleans; Monroe
Forcast Office: 
NWS Buffalo NY