* WHAT…Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE…Potter County.

* WHEN…Until 1 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The heaviest snow will fall later tonight and Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.