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Forecast Snowfall Tonight

Forecast Wind Chills From Friday Through Monday

Preparing For The Extreme Cold

Widespread Heavy Snow Possible Sunday - Monday

Lake effect snow will intensify east of both lakes tonight. Gusty winds will continue to cause blowing and drifting snow.

Extreme cold expected Friday through Monday. Harshest wind chills will be Friday night through Saturday night. Extreme cold combined with gusty winds will create dangerously cold wind chills, especially late Friday through Saturday morning.

Dangerously cold airmass will move into the region Friday and last through the weekend. Proper precautions should be taken when preparing to head outdoors.

Track of large winter storm continues to trend further north, bringing the risk for widespread heavy snow across our area Sunday through Monday. A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for all of western and north central NY from late Saturday night through early Monday evening.