ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — While Rochester hasn’t seen a ton of snow, if you were to drive east, especially towards the northeastern section of Wayne County, I believe that things would be a bit different there. Although some areas may only see a light dusting of snow or none at all, everyone will feel the bite of the cold northwest wind. Highs will struggle to climb out of the upper 20s, with wind chills making it feel more like the teens across Western New York. The silver lining is that winds will ease later this evening and into the night, offering a brief reprieve. However, they’re expected to pick up again by Tuesday, bringing another round of blustery conditions.
The bitter cold and snowy pattern will persist through the middle of the week, fueled by a winter storm system tracking to our south. This system will keep winds flowing in the same cold, northwest direction we’ve experienced in recent days, delivering more arctic air and a steady stream of lake-effect snow.