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State of Emergency Declared in Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Erie Counties Due To Lake Effect Snow

December 12, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A State of Emergency has been declared in portions of the Western New York, Finger Lakes, Central New York and North Country regions as those areas are set to receive multiple feet of lake effect snow. Governor Kathy Hochul made the declaration … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kathy Hochul, Lake Effect Snow, Lake Effect Snow Warning, New York State Department of Transportation, New York State Thruway Authority, State of Emergency

North County To Get More Lake Effect Snow

December 11, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Another round of Lake Effect Snow could bring nearly two feet of snow to the north county. The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Lake Effect Snow Warning for Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie counties that starts … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Lake Effect Snow, Lake Effect Snow Warning, National Weather Service in Buffalo

Lake Effect Snow Storm To Bring 10 to 18 Inches of Snow To County, Closes Schools

December 5, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Lake Effect Snow Storm could bring 10 to 18 inches of snow to Chautauqua County by Saturday. The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Lake Effect Snow Warning for Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties until 4:00 a.m. Saturday. Heavy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Closings, Lake Effect Snow, Lake Effect Snow Warning, National Weather Service in Buffalo

More Lake Effect Snow Headed To Chautauqua County

December 4, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

More lake effect snow is headed to Chautauqua County. The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Lake Effect Snow Warning that goes into effect at 7:00 p.m. tonight and runs until 4:00 a.m. Saturday, December 7. The clipper system — a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Lake Effect Snow, Lake Effect Snow Warning, National Weather Service in Buffalo

Heavy Snowfall Causes Barn Collapse, 5 Cows Die

December 3, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Heavy lake-effect snowfall caused the collapse of a barn in the town of Arkwright that led to the deaths of five cows. The collapse on Tarbox Road also trapped 100 other cows Monday. Emergency crews responded to the scene and worked under … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Arkwright, Lake Effect Snow

County Officials Urge People To Stay Safe, Use Good Judgment During Winter Storm

December 3, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County officials are urging people to stay safe and use good judgment during the continued Lake Effect Snow Storm. County Executive PJ Wendel was joined by County Emergency Services Director Noel Guttman, Public Facilities Director Tim … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: carbon monoxide detectors, Dana Corwin, Lake Effect Snow, Noel Guttman, PJ Wendel, Tim Card, Winter Storm

Inclement Weather Leads to Area Closings

December 2, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

We have some closings to announce for today due to inclement weather including: - Brocton Central - Cassadaga Central - Chautauqua Lake Central Schools - All Chautauqua Opportunities Inc. sites - Dunkirk City Schools - Erie 2 BOCES – Hewes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Closings, Lake Effect Snow

Snow Fall Leads to Emergency Declaration For Chautauqua County, Other WNY Counties

December 2, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County is one of several counties in Western New York that have been placed under a State of Emergency following multiple feet of snow falling over the weekend. Governor Kathy Hochul announced Friday that Erie, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kathy Hochul, Lake Effect Snow, Lake Effect Snow Warning, National Weather Service in Buffalo, State of Emergency

National Weather Service Issues Winter Storm Watch for Weekend, Polar Vortex Expected to Arrive Sunday

January 17, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

BUFFALO - The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a WINTER STORM WATCH for Saturday, Sunday, and Monday (Jan. 19-21, 2019) for all of Western New York and North Central New York, including all of Chautauqua County. According to the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Lake Effect Snow, National Weather Service, Polar Vortex, Winter Storm Watch

Winter Returns to Chautauqua County Wednesday, Winter Storm Warning in Effect until Thursday Evening

January 9, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

BUFFALO - Governor Andrew Cuomo is urging New Yorkers to prepare for potentially hazardous weather conditions forecasted for most of upstate New York - including Chautauqua County. While most of the state is expected to see moderate snowfall, lake … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Lake Effect Snow, Winter Storm Warning

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