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 2 to 4
inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as
35 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow.
* WHERE...Allegany County. The greatest additional accumulations
will be across the higher terrain in the western portion of the
county.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Sunday. The majority of the additional
accumulations will be this afternoon through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult at times with snow covered
roads and poor visibility.
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