The National Weather Service forecasts a potentially dangerous bout of lake-effect snow that 'may paralyze' parts of western New York, including Buffalo.
BUFFALO, N.Y. — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency Thursday for parts of western New York ahead of a dangerous storm that had the potential to dump several feet of snow on some communities on the eastern ends of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario.
The worst snowfall was expected in Buffalo, where the National Weather Service said up to 4 feet might fall in some spots through Sunday, with periods of near-zero visibility. Other areas could get a foot or less of the lake-effect snow, which is caused by frigid air picking up copious amounts of moisture from the warmer lakes. Hochul's state of emergency covers 11 counties, with commercial truck traffic banned from a stretch of Interstate 90 after 4 p.m. Thursday. The snowfall was expected to be most intense between 7 p.m. Thursday and 7 p.m. Friday, but with even more falling on Saturday.Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | Omny Studio Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | Omny Studio In advance of the storm, the NFL announced it would relocate the Buffalo Bills' home game against the Cleveland Browns to Detroit on Sunday. The switch in sites means the Bills will play back-to-back games in Detroit, as they are scheduled to play the Lions on Thanksgiving. The weather service also warned of accumulations of 2 feet or more of snow in parts of northern Michigan through Sunday. Photos: Wintry weather stretches across US What to do after a winter storm What to do after a winter storm Avoid walking or driving on ice and snow Check on animals and people who require special assistance Let your loved ones know you’re safe Conserve food and water If you’re stranded in a car, wait for the storm to pass completely Find the nearest shelter Dress for the weather Shovel snow carefully Watch for signs of frostbite and hypothermia Use flashlights rather than candles Check for downed power lines near your home Look for broken windows Call a plumber to inspect your pipes Look for ceiling leaks Check nearby trees for broken limbs Avoid using alternate sources for electricity, heating, or cooking that can cause carbon monoxide poisoning Pay attention to your emotional recovery Tags Local Weather Get the daily forecast and severe weather alerts in your inbox!
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