Lake-Effect Snow — Chautauqua, New York

2025-11-10 to 2025-11-11 · Chautauqua, New York

Wider weather episode

A cold airmass and large trough over the region, combined with warm lake temperatures setup a favorable lake effect response off of both Lake Erie and Lake Ontario from the afternoon on November 10th through the early afternoon of November 11th.

While the snowfall didn't result in a widespread significant snowfall, some reports for Oswego and Chautauqua counties were above warning criteria. Some of the notable amounts include: 11.3 inches in Central Square, 8.0 inches in Constantia, 8.0 inches in Jamestown and 7.2 inches in Kennedy.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1301324. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.