Buffalo Braces for Lake Effect Snowstorm Warning

A significant lake effect snow event is expected to impact Buffalo and Western New York from late Wednesday through Friday, with heavy snow accumulations and strong winds causing difficult travel conditions. The National Weather Service has issued a Lake Effect Snow Warning for several counties, predicting 2 to 3 feet of snow in the most persistent bands, particularly in Southern Erie County. The snow will vary greatly across the region, with South Buffalo potentially seeing significant accumulation while North Buffalo may see little to none.