Gargantuan Lake-Effect Snowstorm Setting Up For New Year's Blast

"Following another round of heavy snowfall across the Great Lakes region, certain areas in New York are expected to accumulate more than 12 inches of snow New Year's Day. Areas in western New York and upstate, particularly those located downwind from Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, are forecast to receive substantial additional snowfall, according to the FOX Forecast Center. Strong northwesterly winds persisted in bringing frigid air into the region from the east, setting up ideal conditions for an intense lake-effect snow event."

"Regions positioned downwind from Lakes Erie and Ontario - such as locations immediately south of Buffalo, New York, extending south to Erie, Pennsylvania, along with Syracuse and the Tug Hill Plateau - are anticipated to experience significantly greater snowfall, potentially reaching isolated accumulations of 12-18 inches. The weather event may lead to reduced visibility and powerful wind gusts reaching as high as 70 mph along the lakeshores."

"FOX Weather Correspondent @thekatiebyrne reports from the frigid temperatures in Syracuse, New York, as areas in the upstate region could see up to three feet of snow.#newyork #upstateny #snow #wind #winter #FoxWeather pic.twitter.com/bJvOSBUFph - FOX Weather (@foxweather) December 29, 2025 Winter Storm Warnings and Lake Effect Snow Warnings are currently in effect for the areas around Syracuse, Buffalo and Erie, Pennsylvania, remaining active until Friday morning. As reported by the FOX Forecast Center, a trough in the jet stream has positioned itself sligh"

Heavy lake-effect snow will impact the Great Lakes region into New Year's Day, with western and upstate New York downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario most at risk. Localized accumulations of 12 to 18 inches are likely in pockets immediately south of Buffalo, extending toward Erie, and across Syracuse and the Tug Hill Plateau, with some upstate spots potentially seeing up to three feet. Other locations along the eastern side of Lake Michigan and parts of northwestern Pennsylvania may receive 3 to 5 inches. Strong northwesterly winds, reduced visibility, gusts near 70 mph and possible coastal flooding are expected. Winter Storm and Lake Effect Snow Warnings remain active.

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