Winter Storms Threaten Thanksgiving Travel in Upstate NY

The National Weather Service has issued lake effect snow warnings for parts of Upstate New York, including Western New York and the Tug Hill plateau, predicting "formidable" snow bands that could result in multiple feet of snow and difficult travel conditions. The warnings are in effect from Friday morning through Monday, with the most intense snow expected to fall at rates of 2 inches per hour, accompanied by gusty winds reducing visibility. The snow is driven by cold winds over the warm, ice-free Great Lakes, a common occurrence in late November and early December.