More winter weather is moving across the Great Lakes and into New York. Skies will stay mostly quiet for much of the day.

There will be a quiet start to the week, but wintry weather is set to return to Western New York just in time for Thanksgiving.

Strong winds whipped up lake-effect snow in greater Buffalo, in western New York, in the early hours of Thursday, December 4, as residents braced for the “coldest air” so far this season.Footage by X user @weather_buffalo shows the snowfall in Hamburg,

The NWS in Buffalo has issued winter weather advisories for several counties in upstate New York. Here's what to expect.

Will this impact your Thursday morning commute? Stay informed and travel safely. Check Storm Team 2 updates for more details.

The NWS in Buffalo has issued multiple winter storm watches for areas across western and north-central New York, with the potential for heavy lake-effect snow, strong winds, and dangerous travel conditions during the busy Thanksgiving travel period.

Erie County also saw noteworthy totals. A trained spotter in Sardinia recorded 9.2 inches at 5 p.m., the highest measurement in the region. In contrast, areas closer to Buffalo saw lighter snow, with 1.9 inches reported 1 mile northeast of Lackawanna.

Western New York has gotten an early taste of winter this season, with two lake effect systems and one Nor’easter in late November and early December.

A major weather-related incident has shut down the Skyway on Wednesday afternoon. Emergency crews are on the scene, and drivers should expect significant delays.

Cattaraugus County saw the highest totals, with 19.8 inches reported 2 miles north of Ellicottville. In Erie County, Springville recorded 12.5 inches, while areas closer to Buffalo - including Tonawanda, Elma, and East Amherst - reported only a trace of snow.

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The storm is expected to bring snow to northwestern Ohio and parts of Pennsylvania and New York and into New England. N.J.'s governor declared an emergency for some counties.