... Lake effect snow warning remains in effect until 4 PM EST this
afternoon...
* locations... Monroe County. Heaviest amounts expected near the
Lakeshore and in the eastern suburbs of Rochester.
* Timing... through late this afternoon.
* Accumulations... up to 2 inches through 6 am and 4 to 7 inches
today. Storm totals of 8 to 12 inches in persistent bands.
* Winds... northwest 10 to 20 mph.
* Visibilities... less than a quarter mile at times.
* Impacts... heavy lake effect snow will produce very difficult
travel at times with poor visibility and snow covered roads.
Gusty northwest winds will produce some blowing and drifting
snow especially in open areas.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
In lake effect snow the weather can vary from locally heavy snow
in narrow bands to clear skies just a few miles away. If you will
be traveling across the region be prepared for rapid changes in
Road and visibility conditions.
If you lose power and plan on running a generator... make sure
that the generator is located outdoors and is properly
ventilated. Space heaters should also be properly ventilated and
used only if they are operating properly. Make sure snow does not
block exhausts and fresh air intakes for high efficiency furnaces
and water heaters.
Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can also be found at www.Weather.Gov/Buffalo.
Rochester, NY
Current Conditions
19 °F
Light Snow Blowing Snow
Updated — 5:21 AM EST on February 12, 2012
Local Radar
Forecast for Monroe (14602)
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Sunday
Snow
H 25° / L 20°
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Monday
Snow Showers
H 32° / L 25°
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Tuesday
 Chance of Snow
H 36° / L 29°
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Wednesday
Chance of Snow
H 40° / L 29°
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Thursday
Chance of Snow
H 40° / L 31°
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Snow. Areas of blowing snow overnight. Additional accumulation 2 to 3 inches. Not as cold with near steady temperatures in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph... becoming west. Chance of snow 90 percent.
SundaySnow. Snow may be heavy at times. Additional accumulation 5 to 7 inches. Highs in the mid 20s. West winds 10 to 20 mph... becoming northwest 15 to 25 mph. Chance of snow near 100 percent.
Partly sunny. Scattered flurries in the morning. Highs in the lower 30s. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Monday NightPartly cloudy in the evening...then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
Cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow showers. Highs in the upper 30s.
Tuesday NightCloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow showers. Lows around 30.
Cloudy with a chance of rain and snow showers. Highs around 40. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Wednesday NightMostly cloudy. Lows around 30.
Cloudy with a chance of rain and snow showers. Highs in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Thursday NightCloudy with a chance of rain and snow showers. Lows in the lower 30s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Statement as of 4:13 am EST on February 12, 2012
Lake Effect Snow Warning
Statement as of 4:24 am EST on February 12, 2012
Special Statement
... Heavy lake effect snow continues...
Bands of moderate to heavy lake effect snow will continue through
daybreak across portions of Orleans... Monroe... and western Wayne
County. The most intense band will move from the western suburbs
of Rochester across downtown and into the eastern suburbs and
Lakeshore communities through 6 am. Snowfall rates within this
band are likely to reach 2 inches per hour.
Travel will be very difficult early this morning across the
greater Rochester area. Heavy snow will produce very low
visibility at times with snow covered roads. Motorists should be
prepared for severe winter driving conditions.
