Winter weather advisory issued for parts of the Rochester region. How much snow is expected?

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Wayne and Northern Cayuga counties from 10 p.m. Sunday through 10 a.m. Monday.

How much snow can you expect in the Rochester NY area?

• Total accumulations of 4 to 8 inches, with heavier amounts expected in northern parts of the counties.

Timing for winter storm in Rochester NY area

• The snow will begin Sunday night and continue through Monday morning, impacting morning commutes.

Traveling during the winter storm in the Rochester NY area

• Roads will be covered in snow and visibility may be limited, making travel dangerous.

• Drivers must reduce speed, leave extra space between vehicles and allow extra travel time. Be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions.

Lake Effect Snow Warnings in New York: How Much Snow Can You Expect?

• Buffalo Metro Area (North Erie County):

  • Snowfall: 1 to 2 feet in areas with persistent snowfall, especially South Buffalo and nearby southern suburbs.

  • Time: Saturday 7am to Sunday 7pm.

  • Influence: Travel may become extremely difficult due to heavy snowfall and poor visibility.

• Allegany County:

  • Snowfall: 6 to 10 inches, mainly in the northwest region.

  • Time: Friday 7am to Monday 7pm.

  • Influence: Dangerous travel conditions, especially during morning and evening journeys.

• Genesee County:

  • Snowfall: 6 to 12 inches in southwestern areas.

  • Time: Saturday 7am to Sunday 7pm.

  • Influence: Snow-covered roads and reduced visibility expected.

• Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Southern Erie Counties:

  • Snowfall: 3 to 4 feet in the heaviest bands, mainly in western Chautauqua and southern Erie counties.

  • Time: Friday 7am to Monday 7pm.

  • Influence: Travel will likely be impossible in areas with heavy snowfall.

• Eastern Lake Ontario Region (Oswego, Jefferson, Lewis Counties):

  • Snowfall: 4 to 5 feet near Watertown and the northern Tug Hill region.

  • Time: Friday 7am to Monday 7pm.

  • Influence: Dangerous travel conditions and significant disruptions.

Snow forecast in New York: Buffalo, Rochester, upstate NY

Snow forecast map: view daily snowfall projections

The map below shows the probability that an area in the US could receive more than 4 inches of snow. See the New York projections. Use the slider at the top left to switch by day.

This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Rochester NY Weather: Winter weather advisory issued for parts region