Dewittville, New York

... Lakeshore Flood Watch in effect from late Wednesday afternoon
through Thursday morning...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Lakeshore
Flood Watch... which is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through
Thursday morning.

Deep low pressure will strengthen as it moves from near Chicago
Wednesday morning to western Quebec by Thursday morning. Strong
southerly winds Wednesday on the east side of the storm will shift
to southwest and late Wednesday afternoon and then increase to
storm force on Lake Erie.

This will produce a very noticeable surge causing Lake Erie to rise to
around 9 feet above low water datum some time Wednesday evening.
Flood stage is 8 feet. A 9 foot stage would cause flooding even
along the upper Niagara River. The lake levels will recede a bit
after the initial high surge but The Levels will remain high right
into Thursday along with crashing waves..

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Lakeshore Flood Watch means Lakeshore flooding will occur if
weather develops as expected. People in the watch area should be
ready to move to safe ground if flooding occurs or if warnings
are issued. Stay tuned to local radio... television... or NOAA
Weather Radio to keep informed of the latest situation.



Sage

... High wind watch remains in effect from Wednesday morning
through Thursday afternoon...

A high wind watch remains in effect from Wednesday morning
through Thursday afternoon.

Strong southerly winds of 30 to 50 mph will be found just a few
thousand feet above the surface Wednesday morning. While a layer
of relatively warm air will likely prevent these strong winds
from reaching the surface... there will be the chance that some of
these winds may reach down to the higher elevations. The area
between the New York state thruway and Lake Erie will also be
susceptible to these strong winds as they downslope off the higher
terrain.

Winds will subside a bit Wednesday afternoon... then southwest
winds will increase to 25 to 40 mph Wednesday evening with gusts
to 60 mph possible overnight as the winds become more westerly.
These strong west winds will then persist through the day
Thursday... with the strongest winds forecast to be over the
higher terrain and near Lake Erie.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A high wind watch means that the potential exists for strong
damaging winds to develop. These strong winds could bring down
trees and power lines as well as cause property damage. If a High
Wind Warning is issued... stay inside... and away from windows. Be
prepared for trees blocking roadways and power outages. Stay
tuned to weather radio or the other radio and TV stations for
further details or updates.

The following are unofficial observations taken during the past 24
hours for the storm that has been affecting our region.
Appreciation is extended to Highway departments... cooperative
observers... Skywarn spotters and media for these reports. This
summary is also available on our home Page at weather.Gov/Buffalo

********************storm total snowfall********************

Location storm total time/date comments
                     snowfall of
                     (inches) measurement


New York

... Cattaraugus County...
   Perrysburg 3.0 900 am 12/8
   Hinsdale 2.0 700 am 12/8
   Olean 1.0 700 am 12/8
   Randolph 1.0 700 am 12/8
   Portville 0.3 700 am 12/8

... Cayuga County...
   Martville 0.2 700 am 12/8

... Chautauqua County...
   Mayville 5.4 700 am 12/8
   Frewsburg 0.8 700 am 12/8
   Jamestown 0.5 700 am 12/8

... Erie County...
   Hamburg 3.3 900 PM 12/7
   Glenwood 3.0 700 am 12/8
   Colden 2.9 800 am 12/8
   Lancaster 2.8 700 am 12/8
   Blasdell 2.5 815 PM 12/7
   Buffalo 2.3 700 am 12/8 South Buffalo
   Buffalo 2.1 816 PM 12/7 Airport
   Buffalo 2.1 700 am 12/8
   Alden 2.0 700 am 12/8
   East Aurora 2.0 700 am 12/8
   North Boston 2.0 700 am 12/8
   Wales 2.0 700 am 12/8
   Elma 1.5 700 am 12/8
   West Seneca 1.3 700 am 12/8
   Akron 1.2 700 am 12/8
   Hamburg 1.0 700 am 12/8
   Tonawanda 0.3 700 am 12/8
   Kenmore 0.2 700 am 12/8

... Jefferson County...
   Felts Mills 0.9 700 am 12/8
   Carthage 0.8 700 am 12/8
   Theresa 0.5 700 am 12/8
   Watertown 0.1 700 am 12/8

... Lewis County...
   Port Leyden 1.0 700 am 12/8
   Copenhagen 0.9 700 am 12/8
   Harrisville 0.9 700 am 12/8

... Niagara County...
   Youngstown 0.2 700 am 12/8

... Ontario County...
   Geneva 0.1 700 am 12/8

... Oswego County...
   Minetto 6.3 700 am 12/8
   Pulaski 5.5 700 am 12/8
   Palermo 4.7 700 am 12/8
   Volney 4.2 700 am 12/8
   Hannibal 2.0 700 am 12/8
   Lacona 1.8 700 am 12/8

... Wyoming County...
   Arcade 2.8 700 am 12/8