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Lake-Effect Snow in Northern Erie, New York
Lake-Effect Snow January 16, 2024 – January 18, 2024 · Northern Erie, New York
The wider storm
With a cold airmass in place, along with a strong trough crossing the area, heavy lake effect snow fell across portions of western and north central New York. The heaviest snowfall occurred east/northeast of both the Lake Erie and Lake Ontario.
Notable snowfall amounts reports included: 50.9 inches in Copenhagen, 50.5 inches in Black River, 43.3 inches in West Seneca, 28.5 inches in Orchard Park, 21.3 inches in Pembroke, 20.7 inches in Orwell, 16.5 inches in Varysburg and 16.2 inches in Constableville.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1159181. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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