Buffalo, NY – A winter weather advisory remains in effect for parts of western New York as lake effect snow is expected to bring 3 to 6 inches of accumulation by early Friday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Buffalo, the advisory covers Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and southern Erie counties until 4 a.m. Friday. Widespread snowfall Thursday will transition into lake effect snow overnight, creating hazardous travel conditions.
Commuters should prepare for slippery roads, especially in higher terrain. Both the morning and evening commutes could be affected as visibility may drop and roads become snow-covered. Those traveling through narrow lake effect bands should expect sudden changes in road conditions.
Residents are advised to slow down, use caution while driving, and be mindful of icy sidewalks and stairs. The lake effect snow is expected to persist overnight before tapering off early Friday.
For the latest road conditions and weather updates, travelers should check with local authorities before heading out.
