We’re keeping a close eye on conditions that will make way for another battle with lake effect snow beginning later in the day Wednesday and extend through the end of the week.

Right on schedule, heavy lake effect snow and accompanying blowing snow and blinding conditions arrived across areas mainly south of Buffalo overnight and early Thursday

A Lake Effect Snow Warning has been issued for parts of Western New York this Wednesday through Friday. Expect school closings and cancellations.

The mid-December warmup is going to be short-lived. The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Lake Effect Snow Warning for Jefferson, Lewis and Oswego counties starting at 7 p.m. Wednesday and lasting through 7 p.

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued lake effect snow warnings for several counties across New York, effective Wednesday evening through Friday. Residents should prepare for significant snowfall, strong winds, and hazardous travel conditions, according to the Weather Service.

The latest round of lake effect snow is set to impact Western New York, and while officials in the City of Buffalo don’t expect much of an impact, they are ready for whatever might be heading their way.

Northern Erie County is expected to receive 10-to-20 inches in the most persistent bands between Wednesday night and Friday early afternoon, the National Weather Service Buffalo said.