Lake effect snow and blowing snow made travel very treacherous across northern Chautauqua County beginning late Monday morning. Near-whiteout conditions occurred in areas of moderate of heavy snow in combination with wind gusts upwards of 40-50 MPH, particularly near the Lake Erie shoreline. Meteorologist Phillip Pandolfo with the National Weather Service in Buffalo advises motorists in the area to avoid travel, if possible…
Phillip Pandolfo: avoid travel, if possible
The highest reported gusts on Monday were 59 MPH near Fredonia and 56 MPH at the Dunkirk Airport. The snow and wind has led to travel advisories for the City of Dunkirk, Town of Dunkirk, Village of Fredonia and Town of Pomfret. Pandolfo says the intensity of the wind and snow will subside during the evening…..