Winter Storm Watch issued December 21 at 11:47AM EST until December 26 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo

• WHAT…A rapid switch from rain to snow with sharply falling
  temperatures into the teens and single digits will result in a
  flash freeze on Friday. From Friday afternoon through most of
  the weekend, very strong winds, heavy lake effect snow and
  significant blowing and drifting snow will be possible. Winds
  could gust as high as 65 mph Friday into Friday night. Localized
  blizzard conditions are possible.
• WHERE…Niagara, Orleans, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Chautauqua,
  and Cattaraugus counties.
• WHEN…From Friday morning through Monday morning.
• IMPACTS…Travel for the holiday weekend, including Friday,
  could be very difficult to impossible at times. Areas of
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility with
  whiteouts and localized blizzard conditions possible. The most
  persistent and worst conditions will be where lake effect snow
  is most widespread, which is still uncertain at this time.
  Winds this strong could cause tree damage and power outages.
  Cold wind chills as low as 10 to 20 below zero this weekend
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30
  minutes.

INSTRUCTIONS: Begin needed preparations at home or with your vehicle. Travel
may become difficult, so plan accordingly.

Issued By: NWS Buffalo (Western New York)