...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 3 to 6 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow in open areas. * WHERE...Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and far Southern Erie Counties. The greatest accumulations will be across the higher terrain inland from Lake Erie and well south of the Buffalo Southtowns. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult with snow covered roads and poor visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. &&