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Lake effect snow warnings issued across New York. See latest snow projections
Snowiest cities in America: Western New York reigns
Explore why Western New York cities like Syracuse, Rochester, and Buffalo are among the snowiest in America, thanks to the powerful lake-effect snow phenomenon.
The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued lake effect snow warnings for several counties across New York, effective Wednesday evening through Friday. Residents should prepare for significant snowfall, strong winds, and hazardous travel conditions, according to the Weather Service.
Lake effect snow warnings in New York: How much snow to expect
Northern Erie and Genesee counties
- When: 10 p.m. Wednesday to 1 p.m. Friday
- Snowfall: 10–20 inches in the most persistent lake effect bands.
- Winds: Gusts up to 40 mph causing blowing and drifting snow.
- Impact: Difficult travel with poor visibility, particularly in the Buffalo Southtowns, South Buffalo, Lackawanna, and southern Genesee County.
Oswego, Jefferson, and Lewis counties
- When: 7 p.m. Wednesday to 7 p.m. Friday
- Snowfall: 2–3 feet in the heaviest snow zones.
- Winds: Gusts up to 40 mph, contributing to drifting and reduced visibility.
- Impact: Hazardous conditions expected to disrupt commutes Wednesday evening through Friday.
Southern Tier and Southern Erie County
- When: 4 p.m. Wednesday to 1 p.m. Friday
- Snowfall: 2–3 feet in parts of Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and southern Erie counties.
- Winds: Gusts up to 40 mph with blowing snow likely.
- Impact: Travel will be treacherous, especially in central and southern Erie, western Wyoming, and Chautauqua counties.
Winter storm to impact travel in New York
- Significant impacts on commutes Wednesday evening through Friday.
- Rapidly changing road conditions with localized heavy snow bands.
- Reduced visibility in blowing snow.
Snow forecast map: See snowfall projections by day
The map below shows the probability that an area could receive more than 4 inches of snow in the U.S. See New York projections. Use the slider at the top left to toggle by day.
Weather warnings and watches around New York and the U.S.
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