* WHAT...For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, heavy lake effect snow.
Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches in the most persistent
lake snows, with most of that falling this morning. Winds gusting
as high as 35 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow. For the
Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow with significant accumulations
likely.

* WHERE...Wyoming and Southern Erie Counties.

* WHEN...For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, until 1 PM EST this
afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night
through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
will significantly reduce visibility.

Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be
prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

Begin needed preparations at home or with your vehicle. Travel may
become difficult, so plan accordingly.

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Significant accumulations likely.

* WHERE...Northern Erie and Genesee Counties.

* WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Monday morning commute.

Begin needed preparations at home or with your vehicle. Travel may
become difficult, so plan accordingly.

* WHAT...For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, heavy lake effect snow.
Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches in the most persistent
lake snows, with most of that falling this morning. Winds gusting
as high as 35 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow. For the
Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow with significant accumulations
likely.

* WHERE...Wyoming and Southern Erie Counties.

* WHEN...For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, until 1 PM EST this
afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night
through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
will significantly reduce visibility.

Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be
prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

Begin needed preparations at home or with your vehicle. Travel may
become difficult, so plan accordingly.

* WHAT...Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below zero
expected.

* WHERE...Southern Erie and Wyoming counties and the western
Southern Tier.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero will
cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
exposed to these temperatures.

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.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

* WHAT...Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 15 to 20 below zero
expected.

* WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Northern Erie, and Genesee Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero will
cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

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.