Special Weather Statement Issuedby National Weather Service

...BURST OF SNOW AND GUSTY WINDS WITH LOW VISIBILITY EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON... A burst of moderate to heavy snow is expected by early this afternoon over western New York and by mid to late afternoon across the Genesee valley. Expect sharply reduced visibility below a half mile during heavier snow showers, along with wind gusts over 30 mph. The worst conditions are expected over the Niagara Frontier and western Southern Tier, including the Buffalo metro, between 11 AM and 2 PM, then over the Genesee valley, including the Rochester metro, between 1 PM and 4 PM. It is also possible snow squall warnings may be needed later today in some areas as this snow moves through. Expect the snow to transition to lake effect snow showers by early this evening. If traveling this afternoon, be alert to rapidly changing visibility. Untreated roads could become covered with snow during periods of heavier snow.

UPDATE 11:40 AM --- Light Snow began falling at 11:32 AM.