BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — All of Western New York will get snow into tonight through Thursday. Several inches of snow possible combined with winds gusting near 50 mph will reduce visibility making for tricky into Thursday night. Snow squalls are possible later tonight in the Buffalo metro as the cold front associated with this system swings across the area. The lake effect that follows will accumulate quickly into the already hard hit areas around Ski Country. Another 1 to 2 FEET is expected later tomorrow and into the weekend.
Winter Weather Advisory 7 p.m. this evening into 4 a.m. Friday Niagara, Orleans, Northern Erie, and Genesee counties 3"-7" Accumulation with poor visibility at times.
Lake Effect Snow WARNING 7 p.m. this evening into 4 a.m. SATURDAY for Chautauqua, Cattaraugus counties. 10"-20" accumulation possible in the most persistent squalls.
Lake Effect Snow WARNING 7 p.m. this evening into 4 a.m. FRIDAY for southern Erie, Wyoming counties. 6"-12" accumulation possible.
Lake Effect Snow WARNING 4pm today through 8pm Friday for McKean, Potter counties. 6"-15" accumulation possible with strong wind gusts to 50mph.
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WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON: Gusty winds, spot snow, mid 30s.
EVENING: Snow squalls possible, windy, mid 20s
THURSDAY
MORNING: Snow showers, mid 20s.
AFTERNOON: Snow showers, near 30.
FRIDAY
MORNING: Snow showers, near 20.
AFTERNOON: Partly cloudy, mid 20s.
SATURDAY
MORNING: Snow showers, low 20s.
AFTERNOON: Snow showers, near 30.
