ROCHESTER, N.Y. – A winter storm brought varying snowfall amounts across the region Thursday morning, with areas east of Rochester receiving one to two inches, while those near and west of the city reported three to five inches. As the storm begins to diminish, lake effect snow is anticipated to develop, potentially continuing into the afternoon and evening hours. Additional snowfall of one to three inches is expected for regions north of the Thruway and west of Route 390, while the Finger Lakes region may receive a coating to one or two inches.
The winter weather has prompted a Yellow threat alert for Thursday, indicating that wintry conditions will persist, leading to slick roadways, blowing snow, and dangerously cold temperatures with wind chill values plummeting below zero. Evening commuters should prepare for possible complications due to lake effect snow. Overall storm totals from last night through tonight are estimated to average between three to six inches across much of the area, with some locations near Lake Ontario seeing over half a foot.
Looking ahead to Friday, the region can expect sporadic lake flakes in the morning, followed by mostly cloudy skies and scattered snow showers in the afternoon. Any subsequent accumulations are likely to be minimal. Residents should prepare for more seasonable cold conditions and additional snow showers over the weekend, with another wave of arctic air forecasted to arrive next week. Stay informed with the latest updates on weather developments and alerts.