Byron, NY Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING
TO 7 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...A combination of widespread snow and localized lake effect
snow expected. Total snow accumulations 3 to 6 inches expected,
with locally higher amounts possible across the hilltops south of
Buffalo. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will create areas of
blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming, Chautauqua, and
Cattaraugus Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. The hazardous conditions will
impact the Friday evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An Arctic front will bring widespread snow
showers to the region this morning, which will then taper off to
more localized lake effect snow tonight through Saturday. Winds
strengthening behind this front late this evening through Saturday
will resulting of blowing and drifting of the fresh snowpack.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited
visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

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...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Bitterly cold wind chills between 15 and 24 below zero
expected. The coldest wind chills are expected to be late tonight
into Saturday morning.

* WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Northern
Erie, and Genesee Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 24 below zero will
cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This is a potentially hazardous situation to be outdoors. If you
must be outside, be sure to cover all exposed skin. Frostbite can
occur in 30 minutes or less with apparent temperatures of 15 below
zero or colder.

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