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Gale Watch - Lake Ontario

Winter Weather Advisory - Ern Lake Ontario

Significant Lake Effect Snow Possible Next Week

More Cold Weather On The Way

Gale Watch in effect for lake Ontario from 7 AM Monday through 1 AM Wednesday. Southwest winds of 45 knots Monday becoming west by Monday night.

A Winter Weather Advisory remain in effect for the eastern Lake Ontario region through 1 AM Sunday. Additional snowfall of 3 to 6 inches is expected through this evening. The heavier amounts across the higher terrain.

Significant lake effect snow is possible next week, starting Sunday night and lasting at least through Wednesday. Initial development Sunday night through Monday will be northeast of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario including Buffalo and Rochester, then lake snows move south of Buffalo and Watertown Monday night through Tuesday.