An urgent winter weather message from the National Weather Service Office in Buffalo at 3:03 p.m.:
A winter storm watch is in effect from Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon.
Heavy snow and mixed precipitation are possible. Travel will be very difficult to impossible.
Total snow accumulations of 8 to 14 inches and ice accumulations of a 10th of an inch are possible. Significant reductions in visibility are possible.
Begin needed preparations at home or with your vehicle. Travel may become difficult, so plan accordingly.