Winter Storm Warning: Travel Disruptions and Power Outages Expected Across Western New York
(WNY News Now) The Buffalo-based National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Allegany, Niagara, Orleans, Northern Erie, and Genesee counties, warning Western New Yorkers to expect dangerous winter conditions. There is a chance of heavy snowfall and strong gusts during the advisory, which starts at 7 PM on December 4 and ends at 4 AM on December 6.Key Details:Expected Snowfall:Allegany County: 4 to 8 inches, with heaviest accumulation in higher terrain.Niagara, Orleans, Northern Erie, and Genesee Counties: 3 to 7 inches.Winds:Gusts reaching up to 50 mph will result in blowing and drifting snow, reducing visibility to dangerous levels.Impacts:Travel: Hazardous driving conditions are expected, especially during the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Snow-cove...