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Today, expect cold temperatures around 7°C (32°F), but it will feel cooler due to a brisk wind. A Winter Storm Watch is in effect, so be prepared for heavy snowfall, strong winds, and potentially hazardous travel conditions. Dress warmly in layers and consider postponing non-essential outings until the storm passes.
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**Fort Erie is under a Winter Storm Watch. Heavy lake effect snow with accumulations over 7 inches and wind gusts up to 50 mph are expected, causing significant blowing and drifting snow. Be prepared for hazardous travel conditions starting soon and lasting through the next 24-48 hours.**
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3Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations greater than 7 inches possible in the most persistent lake snows. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph, producing blowing and drifting snow and possible whiteout conditions. * WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the busy Thanksgiving holiday travel period. Gusty winds could down tree branches and cause isolated power outages.
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations 7 inches or more possible in the most persistent lake snows. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph, producing considerable blowing and drifting snow and near whiteout conditions. * WHERE...Northern Erie and Genesee Counties. Greatest snow accumulations will likely be south and east of the City of Buffalo and in southwest Genesee County. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult with slushy, snow covered roads and very poor visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the busy Thanksgiving holiday travel period. Gusty winds could down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There remains considerable uncertainty during the early portion of this lake effect snow event. There remains some uncertainty with band placement, and considerable uncertainty with how fast lake effect rain will change to snow. Both of these factors will determine how much snow ends up accumulating.
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations greater than 7 inches possible in the most persistent lake snows. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph, producing considerable blowing and drifting snow and near whiteout conditions. * WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous with very poor visibility. Plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the busy Thanksgiving holiday travel period. Gusty winds could down tree branches and cause isolated power outages.
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* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations greater than 7 inches possible in...