Lakes Region Prepares for Up to 3 Feet of Lake-Effect Snow

Snowfall warnings are in place across parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York, with hazardous travel conditions expected through Sunday.

The National Weather Service has issued Lake-Effect Snow Warnings and Winter Storm Watches for areas near Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, with snowfall expected to last through Sunday evening.
Some regions in northern New York, including Jefferson, Lewis, and Oswego counties, could see up to 3 feet of snow, while parts of Ohio and Pennsylvania are forecasted to receive significant accumulations as well.
Wind gusts of up to 40 mph are expected in affected areas, potentially causing rapidly changing road conditions and low visibility during commutes, particularly Wednesday night and Thursday morning.
This marks the fourth major lake-effect snow event since November for the Great Lakes region, which has already seen several feet of snow this season.
The warnings are set to expire Sunday, with hazardous travel conditions likely to persist throughout the New Year's holiday period.