Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 4 at 1:27PM EST until January 5 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 4, 2025 - 10:27am
Expires:
January 4, 2025 - 7:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 3 to 6
inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as
45 mph will produce considerable blowing and drifting snow.
* WHERE...Orleans and Monroe Counties. The greatest accumulations
will be along and north of Route 104.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult with snow covered roads. Areas
of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds
will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages.
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