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Buffalo and Rochester Brace for Heavy Winter Snow

12/31/2025

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Buffalo faces Winter Storm Warnings as moderate to heavy snow falls, with temperatures dropping to 18 degrees by midnight and wind chills around 7.
In Rochester, a Yellow Alert is issued for increasing snow, with 3 to 6 inches expected by Thursday morning and road conditions may be hazardous.
Cold temperatures will persist into New Year's Day, with localized lake snow showers possible.

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Buffalo faces Winter Storm Warnings as moderate to heavy snow falls, with temperatures dropping to 18 degrees by midnight and wind chills around 7.
In Rochester, a Yellow Alert is issued for increasing snow, with 3 to 6 inches expected by Thursday morning and road conditions may be hazardous.
Cold temperatures will persist into New Year's Day, with localized lake snow showers possible.