WINTER WEATHER ADVISORIES are in effect for all of Western NY through 1 a.m. Monday
WIND ADVISORIES are in effect for all of Western NY from 7 p.m. this evening through 6 p.m. Monday for the potential of 45 to 50 mph wind gusts
HIGH WIND WARNING in effect for Potter county through 4 p.m. Monday
A multifaceted, multi-part winter weather event is still underway across Western New York. It started with a wintry mix, that included some freezing rain early Sunday, and then, we saw an abrupt change to snow. As of late Sunday afternoon, much of the Buffalo metro saw 4 to 5 inches of snowfall. Another 2 to 4 inches is possible tonight, with more potentially closer to the Lake Ontario shoreline by Monday morning. Amounts will vary, but most will need at least a shovel to handle the snow that falls tonight into the early hours of the holiday on Monday morning. Temperatures will take a steep tumble overnight into Monday, dropping into the teens early Presidents Day. Combine that with the wind, and, in addition to blowing and drifting of the snow that falls, wind chills will be below zero. In fact, double digit subzero wind chills are likely into Tuesday.
Please use extra caution and extra care on our roadways. Even main lines are snow covered. And be particularly careful on north-south roadways for blowing and drifting snow which will impede visibility.
This mid-winter cold air will stick around for most of the week. Bundle up and keep those shovels on standby....because....there's a chance for another round of widespread accumulating snow later Wednesday and into Thursday. Stay tuned! Winter has shifted into somewhat of a higher gear!
SUNDAY
EVENING/OVERNIGHT: Snow, another 2-4", bitter winds, lower teens
MONDAY
MORNING: Snow showers, near 10.
AFTERNOON: Windy, 15.
TUESDAY
MORNING: Bitter cold, single digits
AFTERNOON: Some sun, still very cold, lower teens
WEDNESDAY
MORNING: Increasing clouds, single digits
AFTERNOON: Flurries, upper teens
