"Weekend Forecast: Lake Effect Snow and Cold Air Impacting Central New York"

Rochester, NY has been experiencing bitter cold and lake effect snow, with temperatures running 8 to 10 degrees below normal and seasonal snowfall reaching 27 inches, well below the usual amount. The cold will persist through Sunday morning, bringing more lake effect snow before tapering off. However, temperatures are expected to moderate next week, reaching the 40s, and the long-range forecast for the U.S. indicates warmer than normal conditions.