Winter Weather Warnings in Nine States As 'Heavy Lake Effect Snow' Hits
By Jordan King
Winter weather and storm warnings and advisories have been issued in different parts of nine states, as heavy lake snow continues to hit.
Michigan, Alaska, New York, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Vermont, Minnesota, West Virginia and Virginia all have weather warnings in place for different areas, with parts of the first three covered by storm warnings as well.
Heavy lake snow, when intense snowfall is caused by cold air moving over the relatively warm water of lakes, will move down over the Upper Great Lakes later on Sunday, and continue downward from Lake Erie through to Tuesday, the National Weather Service (NWS) said.
There are multiple warnings covering places in Michigan, including a storm advisory for Alger, Luce and Northern Schoolcraft Counties—until 7 p.m. EST on Sunday. A weather advisory is then in place until 7 p.m. on Monday.
"Travel could be very difficult," the Marquette office said. "The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes."
It continued: "If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
"During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions."
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Lake-effect snow falls in Lowville, New York, on November 29, 2024. Different parts of nine states have been given storm warnings and advisories. AP
In Alaska, where a storm warning covers Glacier Bay, Eastern Chichagof Island, Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait and the city and borough of Juneau, people have been told to "prepare their property before the onset of winter weather."
The heavy snow, expected to accumulate to up to 18 inches, has been described as a "long duration event," by the Juneau office.
Areas in New York State, including northern Herkimer County, are also affected by heavy lake shows with warnings that travel could be difficult along and north of Route 28.
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"During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away, the Albany office said, "Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions."
Meanwhile, parts of central northern and southern West Virginia are covered by winter weather advisory with snow and slippery road conditions expected.
The weather system comes as the Buffalo Bills are set to play the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night at Highmark Stadium, in Orchard Park, New York State.
The Bills posted videos and pictures of heavy snow at the stadium, and have asked for people to sign up to help shovel snow.
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