WWA Summary for Lake Effect Snow Warning Issued by BUF

Lake Effect Snow Warning

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
139 PM EST Mon Jan 13 2025

NYZ006>008-140400-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0001.250113T2100Z-250115T1800Z/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
139 PM EST Mon Jan 13 2025

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1
  to 2 feet in the most persistent lake snows, with localized totals
  of around 3 feet on the Tug Hill Plateau.

* WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. The greatest
  accumulations will focus on the Tug Hill region of southern
  Jefferson, northern Oswego, and western Lewis counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Wednesday. The heaviest snowfall rates and
  greatest impact to travel will be late tonight through Tuesday
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult with very poor visibility
  and deep snow cover on roads. The hazardous conditions will impact
  the Monday evening and Tuesday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

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Hitchcock

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
139 PM EST Mon Jan 13 2025

NYZ012-019-020-085-140400-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250116T0900Z/
Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park,
and Springville
139 PM EST Mon Jan 13 2025

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations
  10 to 20 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting
  as high as 35 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Greatest accumulations across western Wyoming, western
  Chautauqua, far northwest Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult with very poor visibility
  and deep snow cover on roads. The hazardous conditions will impact
  the Monday evening and Tuesday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
139 PM EST Mon Jan 13 2025

NYZ010-011-140400-
/O.UPG.KBUF.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250114T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KBUF.LE.W.0001.250113T1839Z-250114T0900Z/
Northern Erie-Genesee-
Including the cities of Buffalo and Batavia
139 PM EST Mon Jan 13 2025

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 4 to
  8 inches in the most persistent lake snows, bringing storm totals
  into the 6 to 12 inch range. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will
  produce blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Northern Erie and Genesee Counties. The lake effect snow
  will focus mainly across the southern and southeast suburbs of
  Buffalo and southern Genesee County.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Tuesday. The heaviest snow and greatest
  impacts to travel will be this afternoon and evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult with snow covered roads. Areas
  of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The
  hazardous conditions will impact the Monday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
231 PM EST Mon Jan 13 2025

NYZ009-140745-
/O.CON.KBGM.LE.W.0001.250114T0500Z-250115T1200Z/
Northern Oneida-
Including the cities of Boonville
231 PM EST Mon Jan 13 2025

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations
  between 6 and 14 inches within the most intense snow bands. Lesser
  amounts outside the strongest band of snow.

* WHERE...Northern Oneida County.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 AM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally
heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can
also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather,
visibility, and road conditions.

&&

$$

BJG

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
225 PM EST Mon Jan 13 2025

NYZ032-141000-
/O.CON.KALY.LE.W.0002.250113T2100Z-250115T1200Z/
Northern Herkimer-
Including the cities of Nobleboro, Eagle Bay, Northwood,
McKeever, Big Moose, Old Forge, and Atwell
225 PM EST Mon Jan 13 2025

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations
  between 5 and 10 inches with the highest amounts near and north of
  Route 28.

* WHERE...Northern Herkimer County.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Snowfall rates will reach up
  to 0.5 to 1 inch per hour at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally
heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can
also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather,
visibility, and road conditions.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
204 PM EST Mon Jan 13 2025

PAZ001-002-140315-
/O.CON.KCLE.LE.W.0002.250114T0600Z-250116T0600Z/
Northern Erie-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Erie, Edinboro, Union City, and Corry
204 PM EST Mon Jan 13 2025

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TUESDAY TO 1
AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations
  between 6 and 14 inches.

* WHERE...Northern Erie and Southern Erie Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Tuesday to 1 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the the morning and evening commutes on Tuesday and
  Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall amounts of 12 inches or
  greatest is expected over the northeastern part of Erie County.
  Snowfall rates of up to 1-2" per hour will be possible at times.
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph Tuesday afternoon near the
  lakeshore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania
Turnpike Commission strongly encourage motorists to heed all travel
restrictions and delay unnecessary travel. Visit www.511pa.com for
the latest travel, roadway, and traffic conditions.

&&

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