Lake Effect Snow Hits Buffalo, Genesee, Jefferson Counties

Lake effect snow moving northward today is expected to affect areas around Buffalo and Genesee County. Snow bands forming over Lake Erie this morning will head towards the Buffalo Metro area and Genesee County during the afternoon and early evening. In these lake effect areas, snowfall rates may reach up to 2 inches per hour at times.

Similarly, lake effect snow from Lake Ontario, initially present over Oswego County, will move north to Jefferson County by mid-afternoon. In this area, snowfall rates could peak at around 3 inches per hour.

A general light snow is also expected to develop this afternoon in areas outside the direct lake effect zones. The National Weather Service in Buffalo, NY, issued these projections valid from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST today.



Source: NWS - Buffalo NY

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