Global Warming Strikes Again: Portions of New York State to See ‘Historic’ Snowfall
by Hannah Bleau
Portions of New York state, particularly Buffalo, will see “historic” snowfall this week, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
According to the National Weather Service (NWS) Buffalo, New York, specifically, could see “potentially historic” snowfall this week.
“Total snow amounts of 1-2 feet are expected in many locations, reaching 2-3 feet east of Lakes Erie and Ontario. Historic snowfall exceeding 4 feet is likely around Buffalo, New York,” NWS warned, noting that “very cold air will accompany this event with temperatures 20 degrees below normal forecast by the weekend”:
❄️⚠️ Potentially historic snowfall for Buffalo, NY.
Widespread, heavy lake effect snow will continue through Sunday for the Great Lakes. Snowfall rates of 1-3 in/hr at times will produce nearly impossible travel. Accumulations of 1-3 ft, with locally more than 4 ft, are likely. pic.twitter.com/oYEDeEivxm
— NWS Weather Prediction Center (@NWSWPC) November 17, 2022
Intense multi-day lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes expected to produce areas of difficult to impossible travel. Accumulating snow and much colder temperatures expected across the Rockies and parts of the Plains/MS Valley. pic.twitter.com/8sYiUlmG9g
— National Weather Service (@NWS) November 18, 2022