NEW YORK BOAT LAUNCHES

* WHAT...Lake effect snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 4 to 8 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. Mainly southern Jefferson, northern Oswego, and western Lewis counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday evening commute. Gusty winds will lead to reduced visibility in blowing snow and down tree branches causing isolated power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will rapidly fall below freezing this afternoon into early evening and create icy conditions.

* WHAT...Lake effect snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 3 to 6 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday evening commute. Gusty winds will lead to reduced visibility in blowing snow and down tree branches causing isolated power outages.

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts between 50 and 58 mph. * WHERE...In Massachusetts, Berkshire County. In New York, Eastern Columbia and Eastern Rensselaer Counties. In Vermont, Bennington County. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds continue to change direction to the west this afternoon with the cold front moving through. Once the front has passed, westerly winds continue into tonight. Winds increase again for the overnight hours tonight.