According to local broadcaster WKBW, the incident occurred on some roads and expressways, including the ones below. A ban on empty cargo vehicles was introduced in the Buffalo and Niagara Falls regions on Friday. Lake effect snow is expected over the weekend. They can reach about 185 cm.
– As lake-effect snow reaches parts of western and central New York and the North Country (areas around the Adirondacks and Lake Champlain and Ontario), we are closely monitoring the situation and dedicating resources to We are mobilizing. “Working with our local government partners, we are taking all necessary steps to protect New Yorkers and keep our communities safe,” said Hochul, who has assigned 100 National Guard troops to assist. .
What is the lake effect?
The lake effect is a weather phenomenon that occurs when cold, dry air moves over a large, warm body of water, such as the Great Lakes. Differences in temperature cause the air to absorb moisture from the lake surface, becoming colder as it moves over land and sometimes causing severe snowstorms.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a lake-effect snowfall warning for New York, Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. It covers up to nine southern states, including Texas, Florida, and North and South Carolina.
united states of america. Great Plains prepares for extreme cold
Snow is also forecast for western states including California, Colorado and Utah. The northern Great Plains is bracing for extreme cold. In North Dakota, frosts reached -40 degrees, well below the seasonal average.
“This cold snap is reminiscent of January and is a huge shock to hundreds of millions of people who have been accustomed to warmer weather for much of the fall,” said AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Paul Pastelok, quoted by MuseWeek. It will be,” he said.
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