Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - After a record snowfall at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport Thursday, the lake effect snow has shifted its target well to the south into the southern tier through Saturday.
"We set a new daily record for the date," said National Weather Service meteorologist Kirk Apfel. "We got 17.2 inches of snow on January 6th which is a record for the date and actually the 12th most daily snowfall of all time."
Lake Effect Snow Warnings expired overnight for the Buffalo metro area while a Winter Weather Advisory is up for the southern portion of Erie County Friday and Saturday. Lake Effect Snow Warnings are posted for Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties through Saturday as well.
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WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY
* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches in the most persistent lake snows.
* WHERE...Southern Erie county.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.
LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 14 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult at times. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.
