Winter Storm Warning Updated
From
Village of Cattaraugus
Sent
Tue, Dec 30 @ 4:34am
Description
Winter Storm Warning issued December 30 at 4:19AM EST until January 2 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 3 feet.
Winds gusting as high as 45 mph today will create blowing and
drifting snow and occasional whiteout conditions.
* WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie
Counties.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions with snow and blowing snow are
expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially
life-threatening through today. Travel will remain very difficult
with hazardous conditions from lake effect snow continuing to
impact travel through the week.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is expected oscillate
several times downwind of Lake Erie this week. Forecast snowfall
amounts could be much higher where lake bands persist during this
long duration event.
During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally
heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just
a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather,
visibility, and road conditions.
Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
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