Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - Gusty winds will continue for much of the day Sunday, with colder temperatures overtaking the region, along with a round of lake effect snow that will mainly add-up to minor accumulations.
A Wind Advisory remains posted for most of WNY, including the Buffalo metro area, through early Sunday afternoon.
A Winter Weather Advisory is now posted for southern Erie County and the southern tier through early Monday.
"We're looking for winds gusting up to 45 to 50 mph," National Weather Service meteorologist Dave Thomas tells WBEN. "Remaining breezy right through the afternoon hours"
The change to be concerned with is with the colder temperatures greeting us, and with the winds blowing across a mainly wide open Lake Erie, the potential for some lake effect snow.
After initially setting up in a band across the metro Buffalo area, snow will then target the more typical areas prone to lake effect snow.
"The lake snows will drop southward....becoming focused on the Boston Hills and western southern tier," Thomas says. Not much in the way of any significant accumulation is expected for the Buffalo area, possibly up to an inch. "Once you get into the hills south, you're looking at 3 and 6 inches of snow by later tonight."
To kickoff the work week, temperatures will remain seasonable, in the lower 30's, with additional light snow in the forecast.
WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE...Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Genesee, Wyoming, and Chautauqua Counties.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM EST MONDAY
* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 3 to 5 inches in the most persistent lake snows. The highest amounts will be across the Boston Hills and Chautauqua Ridge. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will also produce blowing and drifting snow.
* WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie Counties.
* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 1 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.
