Winter Storm Warning issued January 18 at 1:08AM EST until January 21 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow
accumulations 10 to 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph
creating blowing and drifting snow and at times white out
conditions.
* WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Northern Erie, and Genesee Counties.
Greatest snow accumulation will be found across southern Niagara,
southwestern Orleans, northern Erie and western Genesee counties.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 4 PM EST Wednesday. Significant
snow accumulation will occur tonight through Monday, and again
Tuesday into Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel
treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel will be very
difficult in deep snow covered roads. The hazardous conditions
will impact the Monday morning through the Wednesday morning
commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated
power outages.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect snowband oscillate with varying
intensities and snowfall amounts over the area. Snowfall rates 2
inches per hour tonight through Monday, and again Tuesday through
Tuesday evening. Wind chill values zero to 10 below zero Monday
night through Tuesday night.
Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions.
Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
Varoitus voimassa su klo 20:00 - ke klo 23:00
