Lake-effect snow, Western New York

Lake Effect Snow Warning: Heavy snow to impact Western New York Wednesday through Friday
A Lake Effect Snow Warning has been issued for parts of Western New York this Wednesday through Friday. Expect school closings and cancellations.
Significant lake effect snow possible, Winter Storm Watch posted for Buffalo, much of Western New York
We’re keeping a close eye on conditions that will make way for another battle with lake effect snow beginning later in the day Wednesday and extend through the end of the week.
Lake-effect storm warnings issued for parts of New York and Pennsylvania through Saturday
Lake-effect snow warnings are also in effect through Friday and Saturday for portions of Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York. Lake-effect snow occurs when cold air driven by wind flows over warmer lakes. In the case of this winter storm, the Great Lakes have been experiencing record warmth.
White-Out Conditions as New York Hit by Lake-Effect Snow Event
Lake-effect snow occurs when cold, dry air moves over a body of water, in this case, the Great Lakes, and picks up moisture from the lake's surface. When the air moves over land, it cools, and the moisture condenses, leading to snowfall.
New York lake-effect snowstorm dumps over 5 feet of snow in parts of state
A long-duration lake-effect snowstorm continued to pummel the Great Lakes region after dumping 3-5 feet of snow in cities across New York, paralyzing travel as people tried to get home after the busy Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
Another round of lake effect snow to hit Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York: Latest
A wintry blast is slamming the Great Lakes region with 3 to 5.5 feet of snow -- and more lake effect snow is in the forecast for later this week.
Lake-effect snow heading for New York could disrupt travel and football
As flakes began flying Friday, forecasters warned 4 to 6 feet of blowing and drifting snow could fall in Watertown and other areas east of Lake Ontario through Monday.
Winter storm warnings issued as more lake-effect snow forecast for New York, Pennsylvania and other Great Lakes region states
Winter storm watches continue for parts of New York, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Ohio on Wednesday, where lake-effect snow is expected to wallop parts of the Great Lakes region, while a good portion of the continental United States is experiencing bitter-cold temperatures.
After record-breaking lake effect snow, New York braces for more
The Great Lakes experienced a surge of activity as arctic air passed over record-warm waters, generating prolific snowfall.
Lake-Effect Snow Warnings issued ahead of another blast of snow
A significant storm system moving through the eastern third of the country will help trigger another arctic blast, with at least 10 to 20 inches of snowfall expected downwind of the major Great Lakes.
Lake-Effect Snow Hits Towns from Ohio to New York, Impacting Travel
Lake-effect snow warnings remain active through Tuesday night across parts of Ohio, New York, and Pennsylvania.
The surprising reason lake-effect snow buries cities: It's fluffy
Lake-effect snow can fall at unthinkable rates, in part because it has a low water content, making it light and fluffy.