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

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 means of 4:00 AM on Saturday, December 7, 2024.

Key Updates

  • Further Snow Accumulations: An further 10 to 18 inches of snow is predicted in areas below probably the most persistent lake-effect snow bands.
  • Winds: Gusts as much as 50 mph will trigger blowing and drifting snow, considerably lowering visibility and creating near-whiteout circumstances at instances.
  • 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 could result in downed tree branches and remoted outages.
  • Large Variability: As is frequent throughout lake-effect snow occasions, climate circumstances will differ tremendously over brief distances.

Security Precautions

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

Keep Knowledgeable

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

Keep protected and be ready, Chautauqua County!

 

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