Lake Effect Snow Warning: Heavy Snowfall and High Winds Expected in Chautauqua County

The Nationwide Climate Service (NWS) continues its Lake Impact Snow Warning for Chautauqua County, in impact by way of 4:00 AM on Saturday, December 7, 2024.

Key Updates

• Extra Snow Accumulations: An extra 10 to 18 inches of snow is predicted in areas underneath probably the most persistent lake-effect snow bands.
• Winds: Gusts as much as 50 mph will trigger blowing and drifting snow, considerably decreasing visibility and creating near-whiteout circumstances at occasions.
• Journey Hazards: Hazardous circumstances will have an effect on the morning and night commutes on Thursday, with decreased visibility and slick, snow-covered roads.

Anticipated Impacts

• Journey Challenges: Quickly altering street circumstances and near-zero visibility in localized areas.
• Energy Outages: Gusty winds might result in downed tree branches and remoted outages.
• Extensive Variability: As is frequent throughout lake-effect snow occasions, climate circumstances will differ significantly over quick distances.

Security Precautions

• Keep away from pointless journey if potential. In case you should drive, use excessive warning and guarantee your automobile is supplied with emergency provides.
• Keep knowledgeable about climate updates by way of native information, the Nationwide Climate Service, and Chautauqua County’s official channels.
• Put together for energy outages by maintaining digital units charged and having flashlights, batteries, and blankets prepared.

Keep Knowledgeable

• The Nationwide Climate Service web site and social media channels
• Native information retailers
• Chautauqua County’s official social media and web site

Keep secure and be ready, Chautauqua County!

Final up to date: 12/05/2024 @ 7 AM