Heavy Lake Effect Snow Warning issued
Lake Effect Snow Warning issued November 26 at 2:58PM EST until November 29 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 16 inches in the most persistent lake snows with local
amounts up to 20 inches across the Chautauqua Ridge. Winds
gusting as high as 35 mph will produce areas of blowing and
drifting snow.
* WHERE…Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie
counties. Heaviest lake effect snows will remain well south of
the Buffalo Metro area.
* WHEN…From 10 AM Monday to 7 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening
commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The heaviest snow and most significant
impacts are expected Monday night through Tuesday, when snow
rates up to 2″ per hour can occur within the heaviest snow
bands.
INSTRUCTIONS: Heavy 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.
Issued By: NWS Buffalo NY