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National Weather Service:
Lake Effect Snow Warning





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Current Conditions - Dunkirk, NY

Mostly Cloudy
26°
Mostly Cloudy
Wind: 6 mph from the WNW
Dew Point: 12°F
Pressure: 30.27 in
Windchill: 19°F
Humidity: 55%
Visibility: 10.0 miles
Updated: 2:53 PM EST on November 21, 2008 at Dunkirk, New York(KDKK)
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Current forecast
Issued by the National Weather Service at 1:58 PM EST on November 21, 2008
The short term forecast for western New York. Lake effect snow showers will continue over the region. The most numerous will be over Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming, Cattaraugus, and Allegany counties. Additional accumulations through 4 PM will range from a couple of tenths to a half an inch over higher elevations of Cattaraugus County. The Buffalo Metro area will see some sunshine and possibly scattered very light snow showers with a dusting at best. Though snowfall amounts this afternoon will be fairly minor, untreated roads can be snow covered and slippery. Motorists should use caution and be alert for slick spots and allow some extra time to reach your destination.

Forecast for Chautauqua

This Afternoon
Snow showers. Additional accumulation 3 to 5 inches. Near steady temperatures in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow near 100 percent.
Tonight
Occasional snow showers. Snow may be heavy at times. Additional accumulation 6 to 12 inches. Low around 20. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of snow near 100 percent.
Saturday
Snow. Additional accumulation 4 to 7 inches. Cold with highs in the mid 20s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 90 percent.

Conditions Nearby

  Conditions Temp Forecast: High / Low
Goose Creek Partly Cloudy 51° 50° / 25°
Summerville Partly Cloudy 51° 50° / 25°
Ladson Partly Cloudy 51° 50° / 25°
Moncks Corner Partly Cloudy 51° 49° / 25°
Charleston Partly Cloudy 51° 50° / 25°
Wando Partly Cloudy 51° 50° / 25°

5 Day Forecast for ZIP Code 14048

Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday
Snow Showers Snow Chance of Snow Rain Chance of Snow
Snow Showers Snow Chance of Snow Rain Chance of Snow
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Extended Forecast for Chautauqua

Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy. Snow likely in the evening...then scattered snow showers overnight. Lows around 20. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph...becoming west. Chance of snow 60 percent.
Sunday
Partly sunny. Scattered snow showers in the morning. Highs in the mid 30s. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of snow 30 percent.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.
Monday
Snow and rain likely. Highs in the upper 30s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Lows in the upper 20s. Chance of snow 60 percent.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Highs in the mid 30s. Chance of snow 60 percent.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow. Lows in the mid 20s.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow showers. Highs in the mid 30s.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow showers. Lows in the upper 20s.
Thanksgiving Day
Partly sunny with a chance of snow and rain showers. Highs in the mid 30s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.

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Almanac

Key: T = Trace of precipitation; MM = data not available
November 21, 2008
Normal high:45° Record high:71° (1913)
Normal low:32° Record low:7° (1880)
Sunrise:7:16 AM Moon Rise: 1:08 AM
Sunset:4:49 PM Moon Set: 1:40 PM
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Sunrise:07:16 AM (EST) Moon Rise:01:08 AM (EST)
Sunset:04:49 PM (EST) Moon Set:01:40 PM (EST)
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Air Pollution Forecast for Buffalo

  Air Quality AQ Index Pollutant
YesterdayGoodPM2.5
YesterdayGoodOZONE
CurrentGoodPM2.5
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FriGood PM2.5
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SunGood PM2.5
MonModerate PM2.5

Today's State Extremes

State Highs:

New York JFK 39°F
New York 37°F
Westhampton Beach 37°F
Central Park 37°F
Farmingdale 37°F

State Lows:

Saranac Lake 12°F
Westhampton Beach 12°F
Monticello 15°F
Fort Drum 15°F
Watertown 15°F

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APRSWXNET Dunkirk NY US, Dunkirk, NY
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Windchill Updated
25°F 9°F 51% NNW at 0 mph 30.26 in 0.00 in 25°F 3:04 PM EST
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Sea Lion Channel Lake Chautauqua, Mayville, NY
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Windchill Updated
24.5°F 15°F 66% NNW at 3.0 mph 30.29 in 0.00 in 24°F 3:22 PM EST
Historical Data & Charts — Chautauqua Lake Sea Lion Channel (DW0060)

270 yrds from lake erie, Derby, NY
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Windchill Updated
25.2°F 15°F 65% WSW at 3.8 mph 30.24 in 0.00 in 20°F 3:23 PM EST
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Lake Effect Snow Warning
Statement as of 10:19 am EST on November 21, 2008

... Lake effect snow warning remains in effect until 6 PM EST
Saturday...

A lake effect snow warning remains in effect until 6 PM EST
Saturday.

Lake effect snow is expected to continue through this afternoon
with 4 to 7 inches expected... with the heaviest amounts across
the Chautauqua ridge.

The lake snows will intensify tonight and Saturday morning with
up to an additional foot in the most intense bands. It will move
a little further inland with at least a half a foot as far east
as eastern Cattaraugus counties.

Storm totals could be in the 2 foot range by midday Saturday.

In lake effect snow the weather can vary from locally heavy snow
in narrow bands to flurries just a few miles away. If you will be
traveling across the region be prepared for rapid changes in Road
and visibility conditions. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or
your favorite source of weather information for the latest
updates. Additional details can also be found at
www.Weather.Gov/Buffalo.
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