The heavy lake effect snow has arrived in central New York as near white out conditions are being experienced in the heaviest snowbands. Lake effect snow warni

Travelers face challenging weather for the rest of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Winter storm warnings have been issued across the northern United States, with snow expected from Montana to New York.

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.

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,

Skiers in New York may need to gear up for a busy winter as forecasters predict the area may be covered in as much as 100 inches of snow for the upcoming 2025-2026 season.

A winter storm could drop more than 7 inches of lake-effect snow — and near-foot totals in spots — across western and north-central NY during peak Thanksgiving travel. See the county-by-county breakdown.

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.

Heavy snowfall is set to move into Central New York on Friday, bringing reduced visibility and difficult travel. Lake Effect Snow Warnings remain in effect for Oneida, Madison, Herkimer, Hamilton,

Syracuse, N.Y. -- As much as 8 inches of fresh snow could fall between 5 p.m. and midnight today in Syracuse and parts of Central New York, according to an afternoon update from the National Weather Service. A lake effect snow warning remains in effect for Madison, Onondaga and Oneida counties until 7 a.m. Saturday.

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

Hop aboard New York’s winter train rides and watch snowfall transform mountains, rivers, and forests into a sparkling wonderland.

A Cold Weather Alert has been issued in New York City, as wind chills hover near freezing through the evening. A few wind gusts of around 20 to 25 miles per hour are likely through early Saturday morning,