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Snow Warnings Due to Lake Effects in New York: How Much Snow to Expect?

Buffalo Metropolitan Area (Northern Erie County):
- Snowfall: 1 to 2 feet in areas of persistent snowfall, particularly in South Buffalo and the nearby southern suburbs.
- Timing: 7 a.m. Saturday to 7 p.m. Sunday.
- Effects: Due to heavy snowfall and poor visibility, getting there can be extremely difficult.
Allegany County:
- Snowfall: 6 to 10 inches, mostly in the northwest.
- Timing: Friday 7 a.m. to Monday 7 p.m.
- Effects: Dangerous travel conditions, especially during morning and evening commutes.
Genesee County:
- Snowfall: 6 to 12 inches in southwestern areas.
- Timing: 7 a.m. Saturday to 7 p.m. Sunday.
- Effects: Snow-covered roads and limited visibility expected.
Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Southern Erie Counties:
- Snowfall: 3 to 4 feet in the heaviest bands, primarily in western Chautauqua and southern Erie counties.
- Timing: Friday 7 a.m. to Monday 7 p.m.
- Effects: Travel is unlikely to be possible in areas with heavy snowfall.
Eastern Lake Ontario Region (Oswego, Jefferson, Lewis Counties):
- Snowfall: 4 to 5 feet near Watertown and the northern Tug Hill region.
- Timing: Friday 7 a.m. to Monday 7 p.m.
- Effects: Dangerous travel conditions and significant disruption.