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Lake-Effect Snow Hits Upstate New York Today, Easing Tonight

Forecasters warn drivers to expect slippery roads with reduced visibility.

Overview

  • National Weather Service advisories cover counties downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario, with a lake-effect snow warning in Chautauqua County.
  • Syracuse could pick up around 6 inches, while Tug Hill and parts of southwestern New York may see higher localized totals.
  • Shifting, narrow snow bands will produce bursts of heavy snow that vary significantly over short distances.
  • Wind gusts up to about 30 mph will blow snow and lower visibility as temperatures hover in the mid-30s with wind chills near the mid-20s.
  • Snow is expected to fade in Western New York by early afternoon and in Central New York by evening, followed by 40s and light rain on Wednesday.