STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A small burst of winter weather is on its way for Staten Island next week — but you won’t need to get your shovels out just yet, according to forecasters.

A lake-effect snow warning is in effect through Saturday in parts of western New York, where near-whiteout conditions were present on Friday morning. FOX Weather Correspondent Katie Byrne reports from Jamestown,

Upstate New York is bracing for another winter‑storm spell as snow showers loom in the forecast through at least next week.

According to FOX 5 NY's Mike Woods, showers will intensify into the evening commute, especially across New York City and areas north and west, before tapering overnight.

The National Weather Service said lake-effect snow would bring totals up to 12 inches in parts of New York state on Friday, November 28, before diminishing on Saturday morning.Chris Luft posted this video from Springville,

Erie County also saw noteworthy totals. A trained spotter in Sardinia recorded 9.2 inches at 5 p.m., the highest measurement in the region. In contrast, areas closer to Buffalo saw lighter snow, with 1.9 inches reported 1 mile northeast of Lackawanna.

The NWS in Buffalo has issued multiple winter storm watches for areas across western and north-central New York, with the potential for heavy lake-effect snow, strong winds, and dangerous travel conditions during the busy Thanksgiving travel period.

There will be a quiet start to the week, but wintry weather is set to return to Western New York just in time for Thanksgiving.

Some spots have seen as much as 9 inches — but which ones? Check the latest snowfall amounts from the National Weather Service here.