Winter Storm Watch Issued January 18 at 3:20AM EST Until January 22 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…Heavy lake effect snow possible. Significant accumulations
possible in the most persistent lake snows.
* WHERE…Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie
Counties.
* WHEN…From late Sunday night through Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS…The potential exists for a significant long duration
lake effect snow event. There is considerable uncertainty in exact
band placement and amounts, but multiple periods of heavy snow are
possible. Travel could be very difficult with very poor visibility
and deep snow cover on roads.
INSTRUCTIONS: During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally
heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just
a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather,
visibility, and road conditions.
Issued By: NWS Buffalo NY