Tracking Two Storms Impacting the Northern U.S. Through Thanksgiving and into This Weekend

Heavy lake effect snow, gusty winds, and localized blizzard conditions will persist through Thanksgiving near and downwind of the Great Lakes. Rain and mountain snow are forecast for the Pacific Northwest. Confidence is increasing for another winter storm to develop over the northern and central Rockies Friday and track across the central Plains through the Midwest and Great Lakes this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Cattaraugus County-Olean Airport (KOLE)

Lat: 42.24°NLon: 78.37°WElev: 2135ft.

Light Snow

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed W 6 mph
Barometer 29.79 in
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 27 Nov 12:15 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Lime Lake-Machias NY

Lake Effect Snow Warning November 27, 12:30pm until November 29, 01:00am
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Lake Effect Snow Warning
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    Lake Effect Snow Warning November 27, 12:30pm until November 29, 01:00am

    NOW until 1:00am Sat

    Lake Effect Snow Warning

  • Thanksgiving Day

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Areas of blowing snow before midnight, then patchy blowing snow after 2am. Low around 25. West wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers.  Patchy blowing snow before 8am. High near 30. West wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the afternoon.

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after 1am.  Cloudy, with a low around 23. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers before 1pm, then rain and snow showers.  High near 36. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Showers
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am.  Cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Thanksgiving Day
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 32. West wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before midnight, then patchy blowing snow after 2am. Low around 25. West wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers. Patchy blowing snow before 8am. High near 30. West wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 23. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Snow showers before 1pm, then rain and snow showers. High near 36. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
A chance of snow showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
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Point Forecast:
Lime Lake-Machias NY
 42.44°N 78.47°W (Elev. 1713 ft)
9:36 am EST Nov 27, 2025
12pm EST Nov 27, 2025-6pm EST Dec 3, 2025
 
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