Headline

Winter Storm Warning issued January 20 at 3:00AM EST until January 21 at 3:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Description

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Heavy snow. Additional snow
accumulations 6 to 11 inches with localized total snowfall amounts
of 2 to 3 feet across southwest and central Erie County in the
most persistent bands. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will
produce significant blowing and drifting with near whiteouts at
times. Snowfall rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour in the most
intense band.

* WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie
Counties. Greatest snow accumulation across southern Erie County,
western Wyoming County, extreme northern Chautauqua County, and
extreme northwest Cattaraugus County.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel
treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel will be very
difficult in deep snow covered roads. Areas of blowing snow will
significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will
impact the morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds will down
tree branches and cause isolated power outages.

Instructions

Heavy lake effect snow will create dangerous travel conditions.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

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