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Lake Effect Snow Warning
Orleans County:
A lake effect snow warning is in effect for Orleans County, including the village of Medina until 1p.m. Wednesday.
The National Weather Service Buffalo forecasts heavy lake effect snow with additional snow accumulations 6 to 10 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph causing areas of blowing and drifting snow this afternoon.
NWS Buffalo warns travel will be very difficult in lake effect snow and in areas of blowing snow. Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.
Winter Weather Advisories
Niagara County:
A winter weather advisory is in effect for Niagara County including the city of Niagara Falls until 1p.m. Wednesday.
The National Weather Service Buffalo forecasts lake effect snow with additional snow accumulations 4 to 8 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow this afternoon.
Travel will be difficult in areas of lake effect snow near the Lake Ontario shoreline. Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.
Forecast & Conditions:
National Weather Service Buffalo Meteorologist Liz Jurkowski says the biggest concerns for Buffalo Metro and areas to the south will be the extreme windchill, and icy conditions as precipitations starts to freeze tonight.
"Temperatures will be cold again tonight. Right now, here at the airport, we're sitting at 16 degrees. That'll further drop into the single digits overnight," she said. "So, with any snow that has melted due to the sun today will freeze quickly, so the ice will be concerning ... It will be on the chillier side, so if you're out and about, be bundled up."
Buffalo:
Tuesday: A chance of snow showers, mainly between noon and 4 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -15. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
A Code Blue is in effect, with 586 Genesee St. open as a daytime warming shelter and overnight location. The Dulski Center at 129 Lewis St. will be open 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. Code Blue Clients are permitted at the NFTA Metro Transportation Center from 5 to 7:30 p.m. to obtain bus tickets to a designated shelter during the Code Blue.
Jamestown:
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 13. Wind chill values as low as -15. West wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Olean:
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -15. West wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Southern Ontario:
Tuesday: A chance of snow showers, mainly between 11am and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -15. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.