Snow plows due their best to stay ahead of the snowfall along Route 490 for the morning commute as cars head west into the city Friday, Feb. 7, 2020 in Rochester.
A winter storm warning has been issued for parts of western New York ahead of the weekend.
Covered under the warning are Erie; Genesee; Wyoming; Niagara; Orleans. The warning is in effect from Saturday afternoon through Monday morning, according to the National Weather Service in Buffalo.
Lake effect snow expected to be heavy
Heavy lake effect snow is possible in the affected areas, with 1 to 3 feet of snow expected in some areas, according to the Weather Service. Significant blowing and drifting snow is also possible, which could create treacherous roads conditions, forecasters said. Wind gusts could reach 65 mph. The strongest winds will occur Saturday, which could cause tree damage and power outages, the Weather Service said. Travel could be very difficult to impossible during the weekend, the Weather Service warns.
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High wind warning issued for Rochester NY
In addition to the winter storm warnings, which run from 10 a.m. Saturday through 7 a.m. Monday, the Weather Service issued a high wind warning for parts of western and central New York, including Rochester for part of the weekend. The high wind warning for the Rochester region as well as most of western New York and runs from 7 p.m. Friday through 4 a.m.
Southeast winds that are part of a larger system moving into the Rochester area are expected to bring gusts up to 50 mph and sustained winds between 20 and 30 mph Friday night, followed by strong wind from the southwest with gusts up to 65 mph and sustained winds between 30 and 40 mph on Saturday, according to the Weather Service. South of Rochester – gusts up tp 60 mph are predicted Friday night and Saturday night.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Winter storm warning issued for parts of Rochester region. How much snow could some areas get?
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