The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued several lake-effect snow warnings and winter weather advisories across western and north-central New York, with snow expected to intensify from early Thursday through early Saturday. Totals will vary dramatically depending on where the most persistent bands set up.
Western Southern Tier & Southern Erie County (Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Southern Erie counties)
North Country: Jefferson & Lewis counties
Oswego County
Niagara & Orleans counties
Expected snowfall: 2–4 inchesLighter but still impactful snow is expected, with strong winds causing blowing and drifting.
Northern Erie & Genesee counties
Wayne & Northern Cayuga counties
Travel Impacts
Snow is expected to fall during peak Thanksgiving travel, with forecasters warning of:
Winter storm warnings and advisories
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: New snowfall projections released for NY. See your area’s latest totals
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