How much snow is expected to hit the Rochester region this week? It may depend on where you are located.
The National Weather Service in Buffalo said they are currently only forecasting a couple of inches for the immediate Rochester area, at this point, but that there will be widespread snow across New York coming on Wednesday.
“That’s just a generic widespread aerial pressure going through, but we haven’t gotten a chance to look that much into the snowfall amount yet for that day itself,” said NWS meteorologist Steve Welch on Sunday.
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Welch said the Weather Service expects to have a better idea of the snowfall amounts for Wednesday later on in the afternoon on Sunday.
Winter weather advisory issued for parts of Rochester NY region
Currently, the Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Wayne and Northern Cayuga counties, effective from 10 p.m. Sunday until 10 a.m. Monday.
How much snow will fall in Rochester NY region
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Total accumulations of 4 to 8 inches, with heavier amounts are expected in the northern parts of those counties.
Timing for winter storm in Rochester NY region
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Snow will begin Sunday night and continue into Monday morning, impacting the morning commute, according to the Weather Service.
Travel during winter storm in Rochester NY region
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Roads will be snow-covered, and visibility may be limited, making travel hazardous.
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Drivers should reduce speeds, leave extra space between vehicles, and allow additional travel time. Be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions, according to the Weather Service.
Lake effect snow warnings in New York: How much snow to expect
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Buffalo Metro Area (Northern Erie County):
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Snowfall: 1 to 2 feet in areas of persistent snowfall, especially South Buffalo and nearby southern suburbs.
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Timing: 7 a.m. Saturday to 7 p.m. Sunday.
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Impact: Travel may become extremely difficult due to heavy snow and poor visibility.
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Allegany County:
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Snowfall: 6 to 10 inches, mainly in the northwest region.
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Timing: 7 a.m. Friday to 7 p.m. Monday.
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Impact: Hazardous travel conditions, especially during morning and evening commutes.
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Genesee County:
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Snowfall: 6 to 12 inches in southwestern areas.
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Timing: 7 a.m. Saturday to 7 p.m. Sunday.
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Impact: Snow-covered roads and reduced visibility expected.
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Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Southern Erie Counties:
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Snowfall: 3 to 4 feet in the heaviest bands, primarily in western Chautauqua and Southern Erie counties.
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Timing: 7 a.m. Friday to 7 p.m. Monday.
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Impact: Travel will likely be impossible in areas of intense snowfall.
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Eastern Lake Ontario Region (Oswego, Jefferson, Lewis Counties):
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Snowfall: 4 to 5 feet near Watertown and the northern Tug Hill region.
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Timing: 7 a.m. Friday to 7 p.m. Monday.
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Impact: Dangerous travel conditions and significant disruptions.
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New York snow forecast: Buffalo, Rochester, upstate NY
Snow forecast map: See snowfall projections by day
The map below shows the probability that an area could receive more than 4 inches of snow in the U.S. See New York projections. Use the slider at the top left to toggle by day.
— Madison Scott is a journalist with the Democrat and Chronicle who edited our Weld Street Project and also did reporting for it. She has an interest in how the system helps or doesn’t help families with missing loved ones. She can be reached at MDScott@gannett.com.
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