Lake Effect Snow Warning

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 641 AM EST Thu Nov 27 2025 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 7 to 12 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Allegany County. The greatest accumulations will be across the higher terrain in the western portion of the county. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult with deep snow cover on roads and poor visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact Thanksgiving holiday travel. 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.