Snow began to fall early Thursday morning and by the time it tapers off Friday, we're expected to see anywhere from 10 to 16 inches of snow.
That's according to WXXI meteorologist Josh Nichols who says 5 - 8" fell in many places on Thursday, and several more inches of snow fell overnight into early Friday. And Nichols forecasts another inch or two of snow on Friday.
As of late Thursday night at least 10" of snow had fallen at the Rochester airport.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for most of the region continuing into early Friday afternoon.
It will then get bitterly cold, on Friday with a high of only 18, and similar conditions for Saturday.
Evvy Fanning and daughter Nadia got a few runs in before calling it quits at Cobb’s Hill. Evvy said the snow “isn’t good for sledding” @WXXINews pic.twitter.com/Z2moHctglM
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On Thursday afternoon, Monroe County Executive Adam Bello urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel due to the road conditions. That advisory does not restrict travel, but it's a warning to motorists that hazardous driving conditions are likely. It's expected that advisory will be lifted at 6:00 a.m. on Friday.
Rochester Mayor Malik Evans is calling on residents and business owners to do their part to keep the sidewalks clear.
``According to city code, property owners and business owners are required to shovel their sidewalks outside of their locations,” Evans said during a briefing with reporters about the storm on Wednesday afternoon.
Evans is also reminding people who park on the street to observe the alternate parking restrictions so plows can do their job.
All City R-Centers, City branch libraries, the Central Library Downtown, the Rochester Animal Services Center, ice rinks at MLK Park and GVP as well as the Rochester Community Sports Complex will be closed Friday.
A number of schools including the Rochester City School District have canceled school for Friday due to the weather. You can find the latest cancellations here.
A number of flights around the country have been impacted by the winter storm and that includes the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport, were several flights were cancelled on Friday morning. Check ahead with your airline if you are planning to head to the airport on Friday.
