On Wednesday at 12:36 p.m. the National Weather Service released a winter weather advisory valid for Thursday between midnight and 7 p.m. for Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Erie counties.

The weather service says to anticipate, "Total snow accumulations 2 to 5 inches in the most persistent lake snows, with the greatest amounts across the Boston Hills and Chautauqua Ridge. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow."

"Plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions with poor visibility. While snowfall amounts will be minor, much of the snow will fall in a brief, heavy burst. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning commute," comments the weather service. "Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared f

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