The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory that lasted until 7 p.m. Wednesday night and a winter weather advisory that was in effect until 1 a.m. Thursday morning.

A band of heavy lake effect snow affected lots of counties in WNY on Wednesday, including Chautauqua and Cattaraugus.

The National Weather Service wants to remind everybody that conditions can deteriorate rapidly in winter weather situations. Slow down to stay safe if you must travel during periods of snow or freezing rain. If the temperature outside is near freezing, it is safest to assume ice is present on roadways, and drive accordingly.

They also give a few tips to drivers in this bad weather:

The cross-section of Roberts Road and Franklin Street was a winter wonderland, experiencing snow drifts.

¯If you must travel out of town, and dangerous winter weather conditions are expected, be sure to tell your family or friends where you are going, your intended route, and time of arrival.

¯Make sure your gas tank is full. Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.

¯Don’t panic if you become stranded. Call someone to let them know you are stranded. Do not try to walk to safety. Attach a cloth to your car antenna or mirror to indicate you need help. Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.

¯Be alert for snow plows, and allow plenty of room for them to pass. If you are going around a plow, only do so when you can see the road ahead of the plow.

¯Check road conditions before you depart.

The new rails keep taking a beating as the waves crash over top of them.

Source: www.weather.gov

The new pier in Dunkirk is taking the storm well, even with waves crashing up onto it.