WINTER STORM WARNING – NY – 6 to 10″ of Snow

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a WINTER STORM WARNING for the following counties:

Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Niagara, Ontario, Orleans, Wayne, Wyoming Counties

Which Is In Effect From 3 AM To 5 PM EST Friday.

* Locations…All Of Western And North Central New York.

* Timing…From Late Tonight Through Friday Afternoon.

* Hazards…Heavy Wet Snow.

* Accumulations…6 To 10 Inches…Greatest Over Higher Elevations.

* Winds…Northeast 10 To 20 Mph…Becoming Northwest And Increasing To 15 To 25 Mph Friday Afternoon. Gusts To 35 Mph.

* Visibilities…To Near One Quarter Mile Possible In Heavier Snow. Increasing Blowing Snow During The Afternoon.

* Temperatures…Near Freezing At First…Falling Slowly Into The 20S.

* Impacts…Major Impact On Both Morning And Afternoon Commutes.