Map shows states bracing for lake-effect snow as up to 3 feet projected

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Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York are under lake-effect snow warnings, with projections of up to 3 feet of snow in some areas by Sunday. The National Weather Service forecasts heavy snowfall, particularly in upstate New York, with significant accumulations expected in various counties across the three states.

Keywords: lake-effect snow, snow warnings, National Weather Service

Source: Newsweek

Update At: 1/1/2025

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