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Complex storm bringing snow, freezing rain and rain to Western New York

Tracking snow, freezing rain, and rain Wednesday and Thursday. Watch Aaron Mentkowski's forecast directly below.
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Latest Update: Thursday 5:00 a.m.

Winter Weather Advisory now through 7 a.m. Friday for Southern Erie, Chautauqua, and Cattaraugus Counties . Lake effect snow and strong winds will make for difficult travel.

A complex storm is heading toward the Western New York region on Wednesday and Thursday.

A wintry mix across the area Thursday morning will make for a slow commute.

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The wintry mix will change to all rain early Thursday before changing back to snow Thursday afternoon. Winds will be strong and temperatures will drop late Thursday. Any slush will freeze up making for a slow Thursday afternoon commute.

Valentine's Day will be quiet with highs near 20.

The next system arrives Saturday morning with snow continuing through Sunday evening. A rain and snow mix in possible Saturday afternoon. Early model runs are forecasting 5 to 10 inches of snow by late Sunday.

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No warm-ups are on the way as temperatures are expected to stay below normal through February 24.