Værmelding for Sunset Bay Volunteer Fire Department

Lake Effect Snow Warning issued November 28 at 3:42PM EST until December 2 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2to 3 feet in the most persistent lake snows.* WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern ErieCounties. Greatest amounts will be across higher terrain, butlower elevations will also get significant snows.* WHEN...From 7 AM Friday to 7 PM EST Monday.* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Thehazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning and eveningcommutes.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