A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect through 7 p.m. Tuesday across western and north-central New York, where light to moderate snow continues to move through the region this morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Buffalo, snow will peak in coverage and intensity during the morning commute, especially along the I-90 corridor and across areas southeast of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. While overall accumulations will remain on the lighter side, generally 1–3 inches, the timing coincides with rush-hour travel, creating slick and snow-covered roads in many communities.
Drivers should allow extra travel time and reduce speed on untreated surfaces. Even minor accumulations can lead to slippery conditions, especially on bridges, ramps, and shaded stretches of roadway. Visibility may also briefly drop under heavier bursts of snow.
Snow is expected to taper by early afternoon, though scattered flurries could linger through the evening as temperatures hold in the upper 20s to lower 30s. Winds will shift northwest behind the departing system, maintaining a chilly feel into Wednesday.
The remainder of the week looks cold and mostly dry, but forecasters warn that lake-effect snow could redevelop later this week as Arctic air pushes into the region.
Residents across Buffalo, Rochester, Watertown, and Jamestown should prepare for a slow morning commute and use extra caution when heading out early today.
Though this system isn’t major, the combination of steady snow and freezing temperatures will keep conditions hazardous during the first half of the day.
