Lake Effect Snow Warning Issued by NWS.

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HEADLINE: Lake Effect Snow Warning issued February 04 at 6:52PM EST until February 06 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo DESCRIPTION: ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO 10 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 9 to 16 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will result in considerable blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Erie, Genesee, and Wyoming counties.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Friday to 10 PM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. INSTRUCTIONS: Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. Issued By: NWS Buffalo (Western New York)