Værmelding for Mount Zion Refuge Chapel

Lake Effect Snow Warning issued November 27 at 12:21PM EST until December 2 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Multiple feet of snow willbe possible through the weekend in the most persistent lake snows.Snowfall rates will average one to two inches an hour, but higherrates will be possible.* WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern ErieCounties.* WHEN...From 7 AM Friday to 7 PM EST Monday.* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult and at times nearlyimpossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Fridaymorning and evening commutes.During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locallyheavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions justa few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather,visibility, and road conditions.Consider delaying travel. If you must travel, drive with extremecaution. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead ofyou, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid suddenbraking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or whenmaking turns.

National Weather Service