Winter Weather Advisory in Upstate NY: Snowfall Expected Through Friday
• A winter weather advisory is active for parts of upstate New York, with up to two feet of lake-effect snow expected near Lake Ontario by Friday.
• Counties including Niagara, Orleans, Erie, and others are under advisory, with 2-5 inches of snow expected and wind gusts up to 35 mph causing slippery roads.
• Residents are urged to monitor weather updates, exercise caution while traveling, and ensure vehicles are prepared for winter conditions.
Significant snowfall expected through Friday in New York
A winter weather advisory is in effect for several parts of upstate New York, with significant snowfall expected to continue through Friday. The National Weather Service in Buffalo reports that lake-effect snow could bring up to two feet of snow in areas south and east of Lake Ontario by Friday evening. Specific advisories have been issued for counties including Niagara, Orleans, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany, where 2 to 5 inches of snow are expected between Wednesday noon and Thursday morning. Wind gusts reaching up to 35 mph may create hazardous road conditions, potentially affecting daily commutes.
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