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Lake Effect Snow Warning Begins 4 p.m. Friday, Continues Through Saturday

December 18, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

BUFFALO - Jamestown and Chautauqua County could be in for a significant amount of snowfall starting tonight and continuing tomorrow… but it doesn’t look like it will stay with us for very long. The National Weather Service has issued a Lake Effect … [Read more...]

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

Jamestown Spared the Brunt of Latest Lake Effect Snow Storm

January 9, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

BUFFALO - A lake effect snow warning remains in effect for much of Western New York – including Chautauqua County – until 1 p.m. Saturday. However, the forecast is calling for the heaviest amounts of snow to fall north of the Jamestown area, … [Read more...]

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

Blizzard Warning in Effect for Chautauqua County, Western New York

March 12, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

BUFFALO - The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Blizzard Warning for all of Chautauqua County, along with several other counties in Western New York, from 2 a.m. Wednesday until 2 a.m. Thursday. In addition, a wind chill advisory has … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Blizzard Warning, Severe Weather, weather, Wind Chill, Winter Weather

City Officials Aware of Potholes, Urge Motorists to Drive with Caution

February 28, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Your heating bill isn’t the only thing that’s feeling the effects from this winter's exceptionally cold temperatures. Miles upon miles of streets and highways throughout Chautauqua County have been battered by municipal snow plows, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Department of Public Works, Jeff Lehman, Potholes, Road Conditions, Tony Dolce, Winter Weather

Schumer Addresses Potential Devestation of Grape Crops by Cold Weather

February 18, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

PORTLAND - The cold weather this winter has comprised the local grape industry in Chautauqua County for this year which, could cause financial hardship for area growers. As a result, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer is calling on the U. S. Department of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Charles Schumer, Cornell University, Grape Industry, Tree Assistance Program, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Winter Weather

Chautauqua Region One of the ‘Snowiest Places in America’ for 2013-2014

February 12, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - While the main focus this winter has been on the cold temperatures and record lows the past few weeks, the amount of snowfall has not gone unnoticed. So far, Erie, Pa. (just 20 minutes west of Chautauqua County) leads the list of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Winter Weather

Goodell Offers Reminders During Cold Snap

January 28, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R,C,I-Chautauqua) is reminding residents of important winter safety tips. With the recent bouts of cold weather across the state, many New Yorkers have been taking extra care to keep warm. That’s why National … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andy Goodell, National Grid, Winter Weather

Wind Chill, Winter Weather Advisories in Effect for Friday and Saturay

January 24, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Wind chill advisory remains in effect until noon Friday and a winter weather advisory is effect from 2 p.m. Friday until 7 p.m. Saturday for most of Western New York. According to the National Weather Service, from Friday afternoon … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: National Weather Service, Severe Weather, Wind Chill, Winter, Winter Weather

Wind Chill Warning and Snow Lead to Widespread Closings Throughout Chautauqua County

January 7, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Lake Effect Snow Warning issued by the National Weather Service remains in effect until 6 am Wednesday and a Wind Chill Warning remains in effect until 6 pm tonight. According to meteorologists, the Lake Effect Snow warning mostly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Closings, Lake Effect Snow, National Weather Service, Severe Weather, weather, Wind Chill Warning, Winter Weather

NWS Issues Warnings as Arctic Vortex Enters Chautauqua County

January 6, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN, NY - The region is going to see the worst weather so far of the winter season during the next 48 year. The National Weather Service has issued a Lake Effect Snow Warning from 11 a.m. this morning until 6 a.m. Wednesday. In addition, a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Lake Effect Snow Warning, National Weather Service, Severe Weather, weather, Wind Chill Warning, Winter Weather

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