Active AlertsYellow Mills, NY

Winter Weather Advisory

Issued at Thu 12:49 PM Jan. 29

Issued by: National Weather Service

Recommended Action

Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.

Full details

Cold Weather Advisory

Issued at Thu 12:41 PM Jan. 29

Issued by: National Weather Service

Description

What: Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 24 below zero expected.
Where: Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties.
When: From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Friday.
Impacts: Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 24 below zero will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

Recommended Action

This is a potentially hazardous situation to be outdoors. If you must be outside, be sure to cover all exposed skin. Frostbite can occur in 30 minutes or less with apparent temperatures of 15 below zero or colder.

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