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Winter Storm WATCH Friday AM-Monday AM for WNY.

Quiet Start to Winter today, but Rain, Snow & Strong Winds on the way
7 Weather Noon Update, Wednesday, December 21
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Winter Storm Watch for the region 7am Friday through 7am Monday.

Western New York will experience relatively quiet weather ahead of what appears to be a high impact, multifaceted long duration winter storm that will impact travel and more starting Friday and continuing into the Christmas Day holiday.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE STORM & WHEN

THURSDAY: Widespread rain and mild temperatures.

FRIDAY: An abrupt change from rain to snow, a flash freeze, and increasing winds into Friday night which could cause some localized lakeshore flooding issues.

SATURDAY: Potential for heavy lake snow, esp. for Ski Country, that lasts into Christmas Day.

WEDNESDAY

AFTERNOON: Sun and clouds, mid 30s.

THURSDAY
MORNING: Rain arrives, mid 30s.
AFTERNOON: Rain likely, near 40.

FRIDAY
MORNING: Rain, mid 40s
AFTERNOON: Windy with rain to snow, mid 30s.

SATURDAY
MORNING: Snow and strong winds, low teens.
AFTERNOON: Snow and strong winds, upper teens.