A winter storm watch was released by the National Weather Service on Friday at 1:30 a.m. valid from Saturday 7 a.m. until Monday 1 a.m. for Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Erie counties.

The weather service adds, "Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 7 inches or more possible in the most persistent lake snows. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph, producing blowing and drifting snow."

"Travel could be difficult with snow covered roads and poor visibility," describes the weather service. "Narrow bands of heavy snow could bring rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Localized travel problems will be possible."

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