Lake-effect snow warning now for Orleans with 10 to 18 inches expected

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 17 February 2025 at 12:32 pm

The National Weather Service has issued a lake-effect snow warning for Orleans and Monroe counties, with 10 to 18 inches of snow expected in the most persistent snow bands through 1 a.m. on Wednesday.

The Weather Service said there will be heavy lake-effect snow and blowing snow.

“Travel will be very difficult to impossible, especially this afternoon and evening,” the Weather Service said. “Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, with near whiteout conditions at times.”