Get Ready: October Snow Expected Across Western New York

It looks like you will have to get out the winter hat and gloves along with your sweaters and pumpkin spice lattes.

Above Average October Snow Expected In Western New York

We are just a couple of weeks away from the start of October, and one of the earliest weather models is showing signs that plenty of snow is coming our way here in the 716.

The good news is that this is only one model; the bad news is that the lake water has been very warm, and that isn't expected to change anytime soon.

Warm water mixed with cool air creates the protentional of massive lake effect snow for the region.

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We have had several October snowstorms here in Western New York, so you know things can get really bad, really fast.

The current lake temperatures are right around the same temperatures we had back in 2006 when the Surprise October snowstorm hit the 716. Over 2 feet of snow fell in just two days across Western New York.

Let's hope that doesn't happen this year, and if you have kids, you might want to think about their Halloween costume fitting over a snowsuit or jacket.

LOOK: Photos From the 2006 Snow Storm That Impacted Western New York