The Weather Vein

Tough going

Persistent snow and high winds are creating difficult driving conditions south of Buffalo, and that situation should continue through the evening.

Trooper Carl Lis of the State Police in Fredonia reported "a lot of whiteouts" in northern Chautauqua County, although there were no accidents to report as of noon.

"It's pretty ugly driving out there," he said. "Obviously, everything's slowed down."

National Weather Service meteorologist Dave Sage said what was originally a fairly narrow snow band has broadened, one of the reasons why the weather service extended its Lake Effect Snow Advisory into Wyoming County this morning.

If you're planning to go out and about later, take it easy. It you've been out and about in the heavy snow areas, drop a line to let us know what you experienced.

-- John F. Bonfatti

Today's morning commute

On the drive into work this morning there were dark, ominous clouds bordering white fluffy clouds bordering blue sky with sun. There was also rain. And wind.

Some stretches of the road were wet enough to cause hydroplaning. Down a ways the pavement was bone dry.

  All that weather unfolded on the drive downtown from Williamsville on the 33.

I kept looking for a rainbow and some snow flurries, but maybe they will be part of the adventure driving home tonight.

  You can complain about Buffalo's weather, but on a day like this, you can't complain about a lack of variety.

-- Susan LoTempio