Lake Effect Snow to Disrupt Post-Thanksgiving Travel in Northeast

Parts of Upstate New York, particularly areas south of Buffalo and around Watertown, are expected to receive significant lake effect snow from Friday through early Monday, with some areas potentially seeing over 5 feet. This could lead to hazardous travel conditions, especially on major roads like the NY Thruway and I-81. The Buffalo Bills' game in Orchard Park may also be affected, with up to 31 inches of snow forecasted by Sunday night. The National Weather Service has issued lake effect snow warnings for several counties, advising travelers to prepare for rapidly changing conditions.