Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 3 at 1:54PM EST until January 5 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 3, 2025 - 10:54am
Expires:
January 4, 2025 - 2:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 4 to 8
inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as
35 mph will produce some blowing and drifting snow.
* WHERE...Allegany County. The greatest accumulations will be across
the higher terrain in the western portion of the county.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. 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:
Allegany
Forcast Office:
NWS Buffalo NY