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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
332 AM EST Wed Dec 4 2024

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/O.NEW.KBUF.LE.W.0006.241205T0000Z-241206T0900Z/
Wyoming-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville
332 AM EST Wed Dec 4 2024

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 6
  to 12 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as
  high as 50 mph, producing considerable blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Wyoming and Southern Erie Counties. Greatest accumulations
  across the higher terrain of the Boston Hills and western Wyoming
  County.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
  will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  will impact the morning and evening commutes on Thursday. Gusty
  winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be
prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally
heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just
a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather,
visibility, and road conditions.

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