"After more snow bombarded the Great Lakes, portions of New York could see over a foot of snow on New Year's Day. Parts of western and upstate New York, downwind of Lake Erie and Ontario, are expected to see a lot more snow. Gusty northwest winds from the east continued to usher in cold air, creating the perfect conditions for a heavy lake effect storm."
"The eastern shores of Lake Michigan, parts of upstate New York and northwestern Pennsylvania could see 3 to 5 inches. While downwind of lakes Erie and Ontario, including areas just south of Buffalo, NY, and southward into Erie, PA, Syracuse and the Tug Hill Plateau could see even higher amounts, with localized totals of 12 to 18 inches. The storm could cause low visibility and wind gusts up to 70 mph near the lake shores."
"Winter Storm Warnings and Lake Effect Snow Warnings have been issued for Syracuse, Buffalo and Erie, PA through Friday morning. According to FOX Forecast Center, a dip in the jet stream settled just south of the Northern Tier, causing the northwest flow to continue to funnel air over the warmer water of the Great Lakes. Several weaker disturbances embedded within the jet stream will track from west to east, supplying additional moisture and potentially enhancing snowfall across the Great Lakes and upstate New York"
Cold northwest winds passing over the warmer Great Lakes are generating intense lake-effect snow across western and upstate New York and parts of northwestern Pennsylvania. Areas downwind of Lake Erie and Ontario, including south of Buffalo, Syracuse, the Tug Hill Plateau, and Erie, PA, could see localized totals of 12 to 18 inches, while some eastern Lake Michigan shores and other upstate locations may receive 3 to 5 inches. Gusts near lake shores may reach 70 mph, producing low visibility, coastal flooding risk, and power outages. Warnings remain in effect as jet-stream disturbances continue to supply moisture and enhance snowfall.
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