High pressure will bring dry weather areawide. After a chilly start temperatures will rebound into the 30s to near 40F in spots. Southerly winds will pick up this afternoon with gusts up to 30 to 35 mph. #NYwx

Lake effect snow has developed across WNY making for a tricky evening commute. Here is an outlook for the snowfall rates & approximate band placement from 4-5PM. Within the band, expect less than 1mile visibility from snowfall rates up to 2"/hr & blowing snow.

Windy this morning, with rain changing over to snow behind the cold front. Lake effect snow then develops this afternoon for areas east of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario and lasts through tonight, with light to locally moderate accumulations.

Strong winds are expected through Friday for all of western & north central NY. A cold front will cross the region tonight, resulting in rain changing to snow Friday. Lake snow expected for areas east of both Lakes Erie/Ontario, w/greatest snowfall south of Buffalo & Watertown.

Winds will increase today, with the strongest winds expected during the late afternoon into the overnight hours.

Winds will increase on Thursday, with the strongest winds expected during the late afternoon into the overnight hours. Winds to 60 MPH for areas in the warnings expected, and winds to 50 MPH for areas in the advisories.

Temperatures will warm into the 35 to 40 degree range today, the warmest day since the end of November. A weak cold front may produce a few light rain and wet snow showers, especially east of Lake Ontario.

Strong southwest winds will gust up to 50 mph this morning northeast of Lake Erie across the Niagara Frontier, including the Buffalo Metro area. Winds will gradually diminish this afternoon.

Strong southerly winds will develop Thursday afternoon and evening ahead of the cold front, and shift to westerly behind the front Friday. Greatest potential for strong, damaging wind gusts will be along the Chautauqua Ridge and on the Tug Hill.

Lake effect snow will continue to weaken east of Lake Ontario this morning, with the greatest additional accumulations focusing across southern Jefferson county and the northwest portion of the Tug Hill. Light snow will produce minimal impact east of Lake Erie this morning.

Most of the snow today will be confined to southern Jefferson county, especially the northwest side of the Tug Hill this morning. Minor, if any accumulations are expected east of Lake Erie.

Lake effect snow will produce locally moderate accumulations east and northeast of Lake Erie, and locally heavy accumulations east of Lake Ontario through tonight, before winding down Tuesday morning.

Accumulating lake effect snow will continue tonight, before winding down Tuesday morning. Moderate accumulations are expected east and northeast of Lake Erie, impacting the Buffalo Metro area during this evening’s commute. Moderate to heavy accumulations east of Lake Ontario.

A band of lake effect snow continues to organize and intensify as it moves northward towards Buffalo this noontime hour. Through the afternoon expect road conditions to worsen with driving visibilities lowering. pic.

More accumulating lake effect snow develops today and continues through Tuesday morning. Moderate accumulations are expected east and northeast of Lake Erie, impacting the Buffalo Metro area during this evening’s commute. Moderate to heavy accumulations east of Lake Ontario.

Another round of accumulating lake effect snow will develop Monday and continue through Tuesday morning. Moderate accumulations are expected east and northeast of Lake Erie including the Buffalo Metro area, with moderate to heavy accumulations expected east of Lake Ontario.

Off Lake Erie, light to moderate snow will focus across the higher terrain of the western Southern Tier and Boston Hills through tonight. Off Lake Ontario, light lake effect snow showers south of the lake will weaken tonight. #nywx

Are you waking up to some lake effect snow accumulations this morning? We'd like to know how much you got! Comment below with your location, amount of snow you measured to the nearest tenth of an inch, and a picture if you can get one. We look forward to hearing from you!

Heavy lake effect snow will continue through tonight. The heaviest snow off Lake Ontario will focus on Oswego County through this morning, with the greatest snowfall off Lake Erie across the higher terrain of the Southern Tier. #nywx

Another round of heavy lake effect snow will continue through the weekend. The heaviest snow off Lake Ontario will focus on Oswego County tonight through Sunday AM, with the greatest snowfall off Lake Erie across the higher terrain of the Southern Tier. #nywx

A lake effect snowband will drop southward this morning across portions of WNY. Expect several inches of fresh snow accumulation, along with poor visibilities for several hours as this band of snow drops southward. The snowband will settle into Ski Country this morning. #nywx

A band of heavy lake effect snow will develop in Niagara County before daybreak, and then move southeast across the rest of the Niagara Frontier and Buffalo Metro area this morning with a brief burst of heavy snow and hazardous travel conditions. #nywx pic.

Another round of heavy lake effect snow will develop this AM and continue through the weekend. The heaviest snow off Lake Ontario will focus on Oswego County tonight through Sunday AM, with the greatest snowfall off Lake Erie across the higher terrain of the Southern Tier. #nywx pic.

Another round of accumulating lake effect snows will impact the area beginning Saturday behind a cold front, and will persist into Monday morning. See the graphic for the timing of the greatest impacts.

East of Lake Ontario, lake effect snow across Oswego County in the evening will move rapidly north across Jefferson County and weaken overnight. Off Lake Erie, lake effect snow will develop overnight across the Niagara Frontier and Buffalo Metro area, especially late tonight.

Lake effect snow will continue off Lake Ontario today, mainly across Oswego County where locally heavy additional snowfall will occur today through this evening. Elsewhere, expect a few scattered flurries with minimal accumulation through the daylight hours.

Additional snowfall expected this afternoon and evening. The heaviest snows will be across the higher elevations of the western Southern Tier and Wayne and northern Cayuga Counties. Snow begins to weaken overnight.

Are you waking up to some snow this morning? Tag us or comment below with the amount and your location!

**Morning Commute Trends** A band of lake effect snow from Lake Huron will cross the Buffalo Metro early this morning and bring minor accumulations and slick spots. Lake snows will also continue across the western Southern Tier off Lake Erie, and southeast of Lake Ontario.

Highest amounts off Lake Erie will be mainly across higher terrain of the western Southern Tier and far southern Erie County. Highest amounts off Lake Ontario will be mainly southeast of the lake across eastern Wayne and northern Cayuga counties.

2:40 PM Dec 10th - Areas of rain and snow continue across WNY with widespread snowfall for north-central NY. Headed into tonight, precipitation will change back to all snow before transitioning to localized lake effect snowfall southeast of the lakes through Thursday night. #NYwx

Widespread snow is falling across the region this morning. With temperatures near freezing the bulk of the snow covered roads will be secondary and untreated roads. If traveling this morning allow extra time to clear your vehicle of snow and to travel safely through the snow. pic.

Wet snow transitions to a mix of rain and snow or even plain rain for some areas through the day, except for the higher terrain which may remain as all snow through the day, especially across the Eastern Lake Ontario region and the western Southern Tier.

Lake effect snow briefly develops over Niagara county and Buffalo Northtowns east of Lake Erie, and the Thousand Islands region east of Lake Ontario, tonight and ends by daybreak. Widespread light snow moves into western NY early Wednesday morning.

General light snow this afternoon with snow accumulations an inch or two. Lake effect snow late this afternoon and evening northeast of Lakes Erie and Ontario. 2-3” along and north of a line from Buffalo to Batavia and also through the Saint Lawrence Valley.

Accumulating snow from late this afternoon through Wednesday night across the higher terrain of southwest NYS, the Tug Hill Plateau, and western Adirondacks. Snow to mix with and change to plain rain for lower elevations Wednesday, limiting accumulations. Gusty winds Wednesday.

A series of storm systems followed by lake and upslope effects will lead to a prolonged period of snow for parts of the region. The snow on Wednesday will mix with rain in some places. Check the forecast for your area at weather.gov/buf

Today will feature some of the coldest temperatures thus far for the season for many areas. Temperatures for most areas will be at least 10 degrees and even close to 20 degrees below normal.

Snow will taper off across western and north-central NY tonight. Cold weather expected overnight into Monday.

Moderate to heavy snow will continue across portions of north-central NY this evening. Additional snowfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected across parts of Jefferson, Lewis, and Oswego counties through 10PM.

[1:35 PM Radar] Light snow continues to overspread north-central NY this afternoon. Some enhancement from Lake Ontario is causing increased snowfall intensity around Watertown. Be extra cautious if traveling around the area this afternoon.

[9:29AM Radar] Light synoptic snow continues to spread into the region this morning. Some enhancement from Lake Erie is causing locally moderate snowfall to move into Buffalo. Give yourself plenty of extra time and take it slow if planning on traveling in the area.

Widespread light snow will move into the area starting this morning, continuing through the afternoon. Snow will taper off from west to east this evening. Snowfall amounts of 1 to 3" is expected for most areas, with some locations receiving up to 4" over the higher terrain.

Following some light lake effect precipitation lingering through tonight, attention turns to the next widespread snowfall coming on Sunday. Overall totals are expected to be minor with this round of snow with 1-3" forecast for most areas.

Light lake enhanced snow will develop today northeast of the lakes, and then shift to the east and southeast of the lakes through the evening. Snowfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected, with some areas of up to 3 inches possible. A cold front will cross the region tonight. pic.

Dry weather will remain in place across the region. Lake enhanced snows develop Saturday ahead of the cold front which will bring some minor accumulations to the region. #NYwx pic.

More details on expected timing and accumulations tonight and Thursday:

High pressure will bring fair weather to our region today along with a good deal of sunshine. A little snow Saturday downwind of the eastern Great Lakes, then a quick moving storm system brings widespread, but light snow later Sunday and Sunday night. #nywx

Lake effect flurries and light snow showers will gradually end tonight, with any additional accumulation spotty and less than an inch. The coldest air of the season will drop wind chills into the single digits and even below zero in some areas overnight through Friday morning.

7:55 AM Dec 4th - Lake effect snowfall continues this morning east of Lake Ontario and will begin to shift southeast of the lake by midday before gradually dissipating through the late afternoon. Use caution if traveling this morning. #NYwx