Long-duration lake-effect snow to hammer eastern Great Lakes region through weekend
Numerous communities along Lake Erie and Lake Ontario have been placed under either Winter Storm Watches or Lake-Effect Snow Warnings as the region once again gets set to dig out from under feet of snow after a brief pause in the treacherous weather conditions.
Prolonged period of heavy lake-effect snow kicks off on New Year's Day
A prolonged period of heavy lake-effect snow will kick off on New Year's Day and continue right into the weekend. Areas downwind of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario will be most heavily impacted, as snow totals will be measured in feet.
WATERTOWN, N.Y. – Several communities in the Great Lakes region are bracing for heavy snowfall as a winter storm arrives Wednesday.
Numerous areas along Lake Erie and Lake Ontario are under Winter Storm Watches or Lake-Effect Snow Warnings. The region is preparing for another significant snowfall after a recent reprieve from challenging winter weather.
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The Winter Storm Watches stretch from Ohio to New England and include cities like Cleveland and Syracuse and Watertown in New York. A Lake-Effect Snow Warning is also in effect for portions of the region, including Erie, Pennsylvania.
RUSH OF ARCTIC AIR TO INVADE US DURING FIRST WEEKS OF 2025
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As arctic air begins to make its way in from Canada, much of western and northern New York could see anywhere from 3 inches to 3 feet of snow. By Thursday, the snow will move into Watertown, New York, and surrounding areas. Communities such as Montague, New York, will likely see 2-3 feet of snow.
The snow is expected to impact lake communities in Ohio and Michigan through Sunday, as well.
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The Great Lakes are no stranger to lake-effect snow. Since the end of November, Erie, Pennsylvania, and Buffalo, New York, have received several feet of snow. Communities between Syracuse and Watertown in New York have also reported several feet of snow.
The band of lake-effect snow that hit the region in mid-December led to travel bans across much of New York as feet of snow covered roadways and limited visibility.
This will be the fourth round of lake-effect snow to hit the region since November, and the first of the new year.