Lake-effect snow, Western New York

Tracking latest burst of lake effect snow in Western New York
The latest round of lake effect snow to impact Western New York packed a bit of a punch on Thursday, especially during the morning commute across portions of Southern and Central Erie County. Read mor
Lake Effect Snow Warning now posted for Buffalo, much of Western New York
We’re keeping a close eye on conditions that will make way for another battle with lake effect snow beginning later in the day Wednesday and extend through the end of the week.
Who got the most lake effect snow so far? See 80 totals in Upstate NY (chart)
Parts of Upstate NY could see flooding rains, heavy lake effect snow Dec. 11, 2024, 9:51 a.m. State of emergency declared: 2-3 feet of snow, high winds forecast for North Country, Western NY Dec. 11, 2024, 7:25 p.m.
Lake Effect Snow Warning: Heavy snow to impact Western New York Wednesday through Friday
A Lake Effect Snow Warning has been issued for parts of Western New York this Wednesday through Friday. Expect school closings and cancellations.
White-Out Conditions as New York Hit by Lake-Effect Snow Event
Lake-effect snow occurs when cold, dry air moves over a body of water, in this case, the Great Lakes, and picks up moisture from the lake's surface. When the air moves over land, it cools, and the moisture condenses, leading to snowfall.
Multiple feet of lake-effect snow to hit parts of NY later this week
Heavy lake-effect snow is expected to develop east of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, with “multiple feet of snow” possible in the region.
Lake-effect snow heading for New York state could disrupt travel and football
Black Friday is giving way to a white weekend in parts of New York state. The first big snow of the season has the potential to bury towns along lakes Erie and Ontario during a hectic holiday travel and shopping weekend.
Lake effect snow warnings issued across New York. See latest snow projections
The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued lake effect snow warnings for several counties across New York, effective Wednesday evening through Friday. Residents should prepare for significant snowfall, strong winds, and hazardous travel conditions, according to the Weather Service.
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Lake effect storm blog: Follow here for updates on mid-December storm
As the latest lake effect snowstorm rolls through Western New York, you can check the latest closings, cancellations, delays and alerts here.
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Live updates: Hochul declares state of emergency in advance of lake-effect storm, closings begin
Forecasters predict heavy lake-effect snow bands with near-whiteout conditions will have a significant impact on travel for ...
Kathy Hochul declares state of emergency in several NY counties over lake-effect snowstorm
The third significant lake-effect snowstorm that’s blasting Great Lakes communities with strong winds and heavy snow has led ...
How much snow did New York get? See the latest snowfall totals
More than a foot of snow is already on the ground in some towns. Here's how much snow has fallen in your area.