Affected Jurisdictions: Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie Counties
Headline: (CONTINUATION) Lake Effect Snow Warning issued January 21 at 5:57PM EST expiring January 22 at 6:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo
...Lake Effect Snow Warning Remains In Effect Until 6 AM EST Saturday... A Lake Effect Snow Warning Remains In Effect Until 6 AM EST Saturday. * Locations...Western Southern Tier. * Timing...Through Tonight. * Accumulations...6 To 10 Inches...With The Greatest Amounts Along The Chautauqua Ridge. * Winds...15 To 25 Mph With Gusts To 35 Mph This Evening Diminishing Overnight. * Visibilities...Less Than One Quarter Mile At Times. * Impacts...Very Difficult Driving Conditions Due To Heavy Snow And Blowing Snow.
In Lake Effect Snow The Weather Can Vary From Locally Heavy Snow In Narrow Bands To Clear Skies Just A Few Miles Away. If You Will Be Traveling Across The Region Be Prepared For Rapid Changes In Road And Visibility Conditions. If You Lose Power And Plan On Running A Generator...Make Sure That The Generator Is Located Outdoors And Is Properly Ventilated. Space Heaters Should Also Be Properly Ventilated And Used Only If They Are Operating Properly. Make Sure Snow Does Not Block Exhausts And Fresh Air Intakes For High Efficiency Furnaces And Water Heaters. Stay Tuned To Noaa Weather Radio Or Your Favorite Source Of Weather Information For The Latest Updates. Additional Details Can Also Be Found At Www.Weather.Gov/Buffalo.
