Lake effect snow warning issued for Wayne and Cayuga counties for Thursday and Friday

On Wednesday at 12:49 p.m. a lake effect snow warning was issued by the National Weather Service valid from Thursday 1 a.m. until Friday 7 a.m. for Wayne and Cayuga counties.

The weather service says, “Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 5 to 10 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce areas of blowing and drifting snow.”

“Travel will be difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes,” explains the weather service. “Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.”