Winter weather advisory issued for Orleans, 3 to 7 inches of snow expected
A winter weather advisory has been issued for Orleans, Genesee, Niagara and northern Erie counties from 7 this evening until 4 a.m. on Friday.
The National Weather Service in Buffalo said 3 to 7 inches of snow are expected, and gusts up to 50 miles per hour will produce considerable blowing and drifting snow.
“Travel will be difficult,” the Weather Service stated. “Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages.”