Lake effect snow warnings issued across NY: Latest snowfall projections

Lake effect snow warnings in New York: How much snow to expect

• Buffalo Metro Area (Northern Erie County):
  • Snowfall: 1 to 2 feet in areas of persistent snowfall, especially South Buffalo and nearby southern suburbs.
  • Timing: 7 a.m. Saturday to 7 p.m. Sunday.
  • Impact: Travel may become extremely difficult due to heavy snow and poor visibility.
• Allegany County:
  • Snowfall: 6 to 10 inches, mainly in the northwest region.
  • Timing: 7 a.m. Friday to 7 p.m. Monday.
  • Impact: Hazardous travel conditions, especially during morning and evening commutes.
• Genesee County:
  • Snowfall: 6 to 12 inches in southwestern areas.
  • Timing: 7 a.m. Saturday to 7 p.m. Sunday.
  • Impact: Snow-covered roads and reduced visibility expected.
• Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Southern Erie Counties:
  • Snowfall: 3 to 4 feet in the heaviest bands, primarily in western Chautauqua and Southern Erie counties.
  • Timing: 7 a.m. Friday to 7 p.m. Monday.
  • Impact: Travel will likely be impossible in areas of intense snowfall.
• Eastern Lake Ontario Region (Oswego, Jefferson, Lewis Counties):
  • Snowfall: 4 to 5 feet near Watertown and the northern Tug Hill region.
  • Timing: 7 a.m. Friday to 7 p.m. Monday.
  • Impact: Dangerous travel conditions and significant disruptions.

Travel conditions in New York during winter storm

• Be ready for rapidly changing weather and road conditions.
• Avoid non-essential travel.
• If traveling, allow extra time, drive cautiously, and maintain plenty of space between vehicles.

New York snow forecast: Buffalo, Rochester, upstate NY

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.