**(Alert!) National Weather Service now issues Winter Storm Warning for Chautauqua County from until 7 a.m. Sunday...
Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Buffalo have now issued a Winter Storm Warning for much of Western New York, including Chautauqua County, now through 7 a.m. Sunday. Forecasters say we're getting a quick shot of lake effect and general snowfall now... and, some places may see 6 to 12 inches on the ground bertween now and tommorrow morning. In addition... the weather service says travel could be very difficult with deep, slushy snow-cover on roads and poor visibility. The combination of wet snow and gusty winds may result in some downed tree limbs and scattered power outages. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is urging extreme driving caution through the warning period, adding there have been numerous reports of cars off the road... especially on Interstate 86 west of the Chautauqua Lake Bridge.