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Rochester Braces for Heavy Lake-Effect Snowstorm Ahead

12/31/2025

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Rochester, N.Y., expects several days of shovelable snow from lake-effect conditions from Lakes Erie and Ontario.
A winter storm warning covers Wayne and Wyoming counties with potential snowfall over a foot.
Areas north of Route 104 and parts of Wyoming County may see significant accumulation.
Monroe County has 3–6 inches.
A fast-moving system on Wednesday evening could boost snowfall, and travelers should expect variable roads and blowing snow.

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Rochester, N.Y., expects several days of shovelable snow from lake-effect conditions from Lakes Erie and Ontario.
A winter storm warning covers Wayne and Wyoming counties with potential snowfall over a foot.
Areas north of Route 104 and parts of Wyoming County may see significant accumulation.
Monroe County has 3–6 inches.
A fast-moving system on Wednesday evening could boost snowfall, and travelers should expect variable roads and blowing snow.