Today is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as yesterday.
Forecast for Chautauqua
Updated: 8:56 PM EST on January 8, 2009
Lake effect snow warning in effect until 4 PM EST Friday...
Rest of Tonight
Bands of lake effect snow. Additional accumulations in the most persistent bands 4 to 8 inches. Lows 15 to 20. West winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of snow near 100 percent.
Friday
More Lake effect snow. Additional accumulation 4 to 8 inches in the heaviest bands. Highs in the mid 20s. West winds 15 to 25 mph...diminishing to 10 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 90 percent.
Mostly cloudy. Snow likely in the evening...then a chance of snow overnight. Lows around 10 above. North winds 10 to 15 mph...becoming northwest 10 mph or less. Chance of snow 70 percent.
Sunday
Snow showers likely. Highs in the lower 20s. Chance of snow 60 percent.
... Lake effect snow warning remains in effect until 4 PM EST Friday...
Bands of lake effect snow will continue overnight... heavy at times. New accumulations in the heaviest bands will be in the 4 to 8 inch range... mainly over the higher elevations as far east as western Allegany County. Lake effect bands are likely Friday as well with another 4 to 8 inches in the most persistent lake snows.
In lake effect snow the weather can vary from locally heavy snow in narrow bands to clear skies just a few miles away. If you will be traveling across the region be prepared for rapid changes in Road and visibility conditions. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather information for the latest updates. Additional details can also be found at www.Weather.Gov/Buffalo.
Public Information Statement
Statement as of 11:33 PM EST on January 8, 2009
The following are unofficial observations taken during the past 2 hours for the storm that has been affecting our region. Appreciation is extended to Highway departments... cooperative observers... Skywarn spotters and media for these reports. This summary is also available on our home Page at weather.Gov/Buffalo
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