Lake Effect Snow Warning

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 550 PM EST Sun Jan 19 2025 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 8 to 16 inches in the most persistent lake snows, mainly from South Buffalo and the Buffalo Southtowns eastward across southern Genesee county. * WHERE...Northern Erie and Genesee Counties, mainly from South Buffalo and the Buffalo Southtowns eastward across southern Genesee county. * WHEN...From 10 AM Monday to 4 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult with very poor visibility and deep snow cover on roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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.