Værmelding for Wyoming County Community Hospital

Lake Effect Snow Warning issued January 21 at 11:49AM EST until January 22 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 6 to12 inches in the most persistent lake snows extending fromnorthern Chautauqua county northeastward across the far BuffaloSouthtowns...with 4 to 8 inches across far western Wyoming county.* WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern ErieCounties.* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Wednesday.* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult with very poor visibilityand deep snow cover on roads. Some major roadways couldtemporarily close.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.You should stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must gooutside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep youwarmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce yourrisk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat willkeep you from losing your body heat.

National Weather Service

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 21 at 5:21PM EST until January 22 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY* WHAT...Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero.* WHERE...Oswego, Lewis, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Chautauqua,Cattaraugus, Allegany, and Southern Erie Counties.* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Wednesday.* IMPACTS...Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero willcause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Suchwind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.This is a potentially hazardous situation to be outdoors. If youmust be outside, be sure to cover all exposed skin. Frostbite canoccur in 30 minutes or less with apparent temperatures of 15 belowzero or colder.Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, ahat, and gloves.

National Weather Service