• The declaration is in effect for 11 counties as a winter storm is forecast to impact portions of upstate New York with intense lake effect snow through Sunday.
• The most significant snowfall is expected Thursday and Friday with accumulations of up to four feet of snow possible in the Buffalo area.
• “We all have to do our part to make sure that everyone stays safe during this winter storm — that’s why I have declared a State of Emergency for impacted counties, which will free up resources and boost our readiness,” Governor Hochul said.

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