* 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 Friday 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 Friday morning, which will then taper off to
more localized lake effect snow Friday night through Saturday.
Winds strengthening behind this front late Friday evening through
Saturday will resulting of blowing and drifting of the fresh
snowpack.

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.

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills between 15 and 25 below zero
possible. The coldest wind chills are expected to be late Friday
night through Saturday.

* WHERE...Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga,
Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus,
and Allegany Counties.

* WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 15 minutes.

This is a potentially dangerous situation to be outdoors. If you
must be outside, be sure to cover all exposed skin. Frostbite can
occur in 15 minutes or less with apparent temperatures of 25 below
zero or colder.