Lake Effect Snowband - Buffalo

Jeffrey Gluck · Published Mar 27, 4:03 PM EDT, updated Mar 27, 4:05 PM EDT · Winter storm forecast · Jan 25-27

This forecast ended Jan 27. Jeffrey Gluck’s latest →2 regions as Jeffrey Gluck drew them, valid Jan 25-27 · 40 observations since.

Regions40 observations

Erie County18-30"

Confidence: high

See timing

Cattaraugus County10-18"

Confidence: medium

See timing

Jeffrey Gluck’s note

A persistent westerly flow off Lake Erie will produce a classic lake-effect snowband across Erie County and the southtowns. Heaviest totals expected in the primary band from Hamburg through Orchard Park. Secondary band clips southern Cattaraugus County.

Based on NAM/HRRR high-res.

Regions and ranges are Jeffrey Gluck’s own. Observations from National Weather Service stations and Iowa Environmental Mesonet local storm reports. Map: US Census county outlines, Natural Earth coastline.