Sunday, January 1, 2012

Lake Effect Snow Warning issued January 01 at 4:23AM EST

Issued By: NWS Buffalo (Western New York)
Affected Jurisdictions: Erie, Genesee Counties

Headline: Lake Effect Snow Warning issued January 01 at 4:23AM EST until January 02 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo

...Lake Effect Snow Warning In Effect From 7 PM This Evening To Noon EST Monday... The National Weather Service In Buffalo Has Issued A Lake Effect Snow Warning...Which Is In Effect From 7 PM This Evening To Noon EST Monday. The Lake Effect Snow Watch Is No Longer In Effect. * Locations...Genesee And Northern Erie Counties. * Timing...Early This Evening Through Late Monday Morning. * Accumulations...3 To 5 Inches Tonight And 1 To 3 Inches Monday... Leading To Storm Totals Of 4 To 8 Inches In The Most Persistent Lake Snows. * Winds...West 30 To 40 Mph With Gusts To 60 Mph. * Visibilities...As Low As A Quarter Mile At Times From Heavy Snow As Well As Blowing Snow. * Temperatures...Lows Around 30 Tonight. Highs Around 30 Monday. * Impacts...The Combination Of Locally Heavy Lake Effect Snow And Strong Gusty Winds Will Result In Periods Of Whiteout Conditions Which Will Make Travel Very Difficult To Nearly Impossible.

In Lake Effect Snow The Weather Can Vary From Locally Heavy Snow In Narrow Bands To Clear Skies Just A Few Miles Away. If You Will Be Traveling Across The Region Be Prepared For Rapid Changes In Road And Visibility Conditions. If You Lose Power And Plan On Running A Generator...Make Sure That The Generator Is Located Outdoors And Is Properly Ventilated. Space Heaters Should Also Be Properly Ventilated And Used Only If They Are Operating Properly. Make Sure Snow Does Not Block Exhausts And Fresh Air Intakes For High Efficiency Furnaces And Water Heaters. Stay Tuned To Noaa Weather Radio Or Your Favorite Source Of Weather Information For The Latest Updates. Additional Details Can Also Be Found At Www.Weather.Gov/Buffalo.

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