What is lake-effect snowstorm? Buffalo declares state of emergency as it braces for 'paralyzing' snowstorm
BUFFALO, NEW YORK: Buffalo is bearing the brunt of a historic lake-snow event, which is likely to blanket swaths of the country in white into the weekend as it is estimated to go up to 5 feet of snow. On Wednesday evening, November 16, the multi-day snowfall forecast began and is all set to impact the cities where it will be now measured in feet rather than usual inches for places, including Buffalo and Watertown.
“This will be the start of a prolonged lake effect snow event which will likely include paralyzing snowfall for the Buffalo and Watertown areas late this week through the weekend,” said the National Weather Service in Buffalo. This natural event begins from the Great Lakes, spanning the Midwest to parts of the Northeast, has already registered the flurries, whereas a few areas in western Michigan, northern Ohio, and northwestern Pennsylvania are picking up not less than 10 inches, reported NBC News.
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