Cattaraugus

(WNY News Now) As the National Weather Service issues a Lake Effect Snow Warning, predicting up to three feet of snow and dangerous travel conditions, residents of Western New York prepare for a significant winter storm.A Lake Effect Snow Warning has been issued by Buffalo's National Weather Service (NWS) for Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and southern Erie Counties. It will be in effect from 4:00 PM on Wednesday, December 10, until 1:00 PM on Friday, December 13. With localized accumulations reaching from two to three feet in the most persistent bands, this alert predicts severe lake effect snow.Significant blowing and drifting snow is anticipated due to wind gusts of up to 40 mph, which are also included in the warning. Travel will be extremely dangerous on Wednesday evening, Thursday...

(WNY News Now) There is a Lake place Snow Warning in place from 11:45 AM EST on December 6 to 10:00 AM EST on December 7, according to the Buffalo, New York, National Weather Service (NWS). Residents of Cattaraugus and Chautauqua Counties should be ready for extreme weather conditions, such as strong winds and a lot of snow.Key Weather DetailsSnow Accumulation: 7 to 14 inches in the most persistent lake-effect snow bands.Winds: Gusts up to 35 mph.Timing: Heavy snow expected to redevelop this afternoon, continuing through tonight.Hazards: Travel will be very difficult, especially during the evening commute.What to ExpectThe weather is quite unpredictable due to lake-effect snow. Only a few kilometers distant, residents may experience slender stretches of heavy snowfall with noticeably dim...

(WNY News Now) With immediate effect, the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office has issued a travel advisory for the whole county. Travel conditions have been severely hampered by heavy lake-effect snow and strong gusts, leading officials to advise drivers not to make needless trips.Residents are advised to delay non-essential travel until the alert is lifted and the weather improves, even though the advisory does not entail a complete road closure. It is recommended that those who are compelled to travel use extreme caution, allow extra time for travel, and be ready for any unexpected weather changes.In order to maintain road safety, drivers are also asked to keep an eye out for first responders, snowploughs, and other road staff.For up-to-date information, visit the 511NY Travel Informat...

(WNY News Now) NWS Buffalo warns residents of heavy snowfall, strong winds, and dangerous travel in areas of Western New York with a critical Lake Effect Snow Warning.The Buffalo-based National Weather Service (NWS) has declared a Lake place Snow Warning, which will be in place for Wyoming and Southern Erie Counties from 7 PM on December 4 to 4 AM on December 6 and for Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties until 4 AM on December 7. In the most persistent lake-effect zones, residents should expect 6 to 20 inches of snow along with severe winds of up to 50 mph.Key Areas Affected:Wyoming and Southern Erie Counties: Greatest accumulations in the Boston Hills and western Wyoming County.Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties: Heaviest snowfall expected along the Chautauqua Ridge.Impacts on Travel and...

(WNY News Now) A Winter Storm Watch is in force this week, and Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties are prepared for significant snowfall, strong winds, and dangerous traffic.For Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Buffalo, New York, has issued a Winter Storm Watch and a Lake Effect Snow Warning. It is urged that residents get ready for dangerous winter weather, which includes strong gusts and a lot of snow.A further 4 to 8 inches of snow are anticipated in locations where lake-effect snow is still present, and the Lake Effect Snow Warning is in place until 7 PM EST today. The largest accumulations will occur in western Cattaraugus County and at higher elevations around Chautauqua Ridge.The Winter Storm Watch calls for wind gusts of up to 50 mph and ...