This Is An Important Message From NY Alert
*Winter Storm Watch issued January 22 at 1:58AM EST until January 26 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
* WHAT…Lake effect snow and blowing snow. Additional snow
accumulations 4 to 8 inches in the most persistent lake snows.
Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce blowing and drifting
snow.
Widespread heavy snow possible late Saturday night through Monday
evening. Significant accumulations possible.
* WHERE…Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. The greatest
accumulations will focus across western Chautauqua and far
northwest Cattaraugus counties.
* WHEN…For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM EST Friday. For
the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday
evening.
* IMPACTS…Travel will be difficult with snow covered roads and
poor visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday
morning and evening commutes.
INSTRUCTIONS: Begin needed preparations at home or with your vehicle. Travel may
become difficult, so plan accordingly.
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.
Issued By: NWS Buffalo NY
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This is an important message from NY Alert
*Winter Storm Watch issued January 22 at 1:58AM EST until January 26 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
*WHAT…Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3
inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will produce blowing and
drifting snow in open areas.
Widespread heavy snow possible late Saturday night through Monday
evening. Significant accumulations possible.
* WHERE…Niagara, Orleans, and Allegany Counties.
* WHEN…For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST this
morning. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night
through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS…Plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions with
reduced visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the
Thursday morning commute.
INSTRUCTIONS: Begin needed preparations at home or with your vehicle. Travel may
become difficult, so plan accordingly.
Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited
visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving.
Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
Issued By: NWS Buffalo NY