Special Weather Statement issued December 18 at 8:30PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
Patchy light precipitation will continue across far Southern Erie...Wyoming...Chautauqua...and Cattaraugus counties this evening. While much of this will be a mix of light snow and/or drizzle...interior sections could see some spotty freezing drizzle at times...as temperatures in these areas are running just slightly below freezing. Any drizzle and spotty freezing drizzle is expected to change over to snow by late this evening as our airmass grows colder. If you will be traveling in the area this evening...you should slow down and exercise caution...as the light precipitation may lead to some slick spots on untreated roadways.
Lake Effect Snow Warning issued December 13 at 6:32AM EST until December 13 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 6 to 13 inches in the most persistent lake snows. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult with deep snow cover on roads and very poor visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning commute.
Lake Effect Snow Warning issued December 13 at 6:32AM EST until December 13 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches in the most persistent lake snows. * WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult in some areas with deep snow cover on roads.
Lake Effect Snow Warning issued December 12 at 5:51AM EST until December 13 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 3 feet in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce considerable blowing and drifting snow and near whiteout conditions at times. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult with deep snow cover on roads and very poor visibility. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, with near whiteout conditions at times. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes today.
Lake Effect Snow Warning issued December 12 at 5:51AM EST until December 13 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 8 to 20 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce considerable blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Northern Erie and Genesee Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult with deep snow cover on roads and very poor visibility. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, with near whiteout conditions at times. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes today.
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 12 at 5:51AM EST until December 13 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Ontario County. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions and reduced visibility. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes today.
Lake Effect Snow Warning issued December 11 at 4:18AM EST until December 13 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 3 feet in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce considerable blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult with deep snow cover on roads and very poor visibility. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, with near whiteout conditions at times. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute tonight, the Thursday morning, and Thursday evening commutes.
Lake Effect Snow Warning issued December 11 at 4:18AM EST until December 13 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 3 feet in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will produce considerable blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult with deep snow cover on roads and very poor visibility. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, with near whiteout conditions at times. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute tonight, the Thursday morning, and Thursday evening commutes.
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 11 at 4:18AM EST until December 13 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 4 to 7 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Livingston County. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult with snow covered roads and reduced visibility. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute tonight and the Thursday morning commute.
Winter Storm Watch issued December 10 at 4:06AM EST until December 13 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations of more than 1 foot possible in the most persistent bands. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph, resulting in blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult with deep snow cover on roads and very poor visibility.