A winter weather advisory is in effect from 2 p.m. Friday to 6 p.m. Sunday for Monroe and Orleans counties, according to the National Weather Service in Buffalo.
How much snow will Rochester NY region get?
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6 to 12 inches of lake-effect snow expected in persistent bands, with the greatest accumulations likely along and north of Route 104.
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Wind gusts up to 30 mph Friday night and 40 mph on Saturday and Saturday night, creating areas of blowing and drifting snow.
Snow could impact driving conditions in Rochester region
Here’s what to expect on the roads during the winter weather advisory:
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Difficult travel conditions with snow-covered roads.
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Reduced visibility due to blowing snow.
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Friday evening commute likely to be hazardous.
Snow forecast map: Snowfall projections by day
The map below shows the probability that an area could receive more than 4 inches of snow in the U.S. See New York projections. Use the slider at the top left to toggle by day.
Weather warnings and watches around New York and the U.S.
National Weather Service radar: Track the storm
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Rochester NY Weather: Winter weather advisory issued. See snow amounts