National Weather Service Warns of Extreme Cold and Snowfall in Western New York
The National Weather Service has issued extreme cold warnings across large portions of western and central New York, with wind chills expected to drop as low as 30 below zero. The coldest conditions are anticipated from Saturday through Sunday morning. In southern Erie, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany counties, wind chills could fall between 25 and 30 below zero. The eastern Lake Ontario region, including Oswego, Jefferson, and Lewis counties, is expected to experience the coldest temperatures, with wind chills between 25 and 35 below zero. Additionally, winter weather advisories are in effect due to lake-effect snow and gusty winds, with snowfall of 1 to 3 inches expected in parts of western New York. The advisory for Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming, Chautauqua, and Cattaraugus counties remains in effect until 7 p.m. Saturday. 
