Looks like Santa is going to need Rudolph for this one. Sure glad I retired and do not have to plow at the Church this weekend. My Wife and I have decided to just stay home and not attempt the one hour on good roads trip to my Step Daughters house on Christmas. Right now the sky has blue showing through but looks a bit strange. We had a whole house generator installed a couple of years ago. Snowthrowers and chainsaws are all ready if needed.
take care , Brian
From NOAA Buffalo BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of
1 to 3 feet. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph Friday and Friday
night. A rapid switch from rain to snow with sharply falling
temperatures into the teens and single digits will result in a
flash freeze on Friday. Blizzard conditions will develop Friday
afternoon lasting into Saturday night.
* WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Erie, and Genesee counties.
* WHEN...From 7 AM Friday to 7 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible at times.
Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage and numerous
power outages. The cold wind chills as low as 10 to 20 below
zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30
minutes.