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A major winter storm that dumped nearly a foot of snow across WNY put Buffalo's revamped snow-fighting plan to the test, with Mayor Sean Ryan promising all city streets would be plowed by Monday night
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — This latest winter storm is far from the worst Western New York has seen — however, it’s still one that needs to be taken seriously as continuous snowfall presents challenges to crews trying to keep Buffalo’s roads clear.
Snow forecast by Upstate NY region: See how much your area of Upstate NY will get (interactive maps)
Central New York and the Southern Tier are expecting 12-18 inches of snow, while Western New York and Tug Hill may see 8-14 inches of accumulation.
On Sunday, City of Buffalo and Erie County leaders outlined their plans to keep residents safe as a significant winter storm moves into Western New York.
"Thundersnow can be found where there is relatively strong instability and abundant moisture above the surface," says the NSSL.
The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for all of Western New York outside of Southern Erie and Wyoming counties. This advisory will be in place until 1 pm on Friday. Up to 9 inches of snow is possible, and wind gusts of 40 miles per hour will impact your morning and evening commutes.
Snowfall totals vary greatly across western and central New York in the latest storm. See totals for your area.