Lake-Effect Snow in Genesee, New York

Lake-Effect Snow January 16, 2024 – January 18, 2024 · Genesee, 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 1159184. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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