FROM THE WEATHER CHANNEL--
ADDITIONAL ACCUMULATIONS OF 8 TO 12 INCHES ARE EXPECTED IN THE MOST PERSISTENT BANDS WITH LOCALLY HIGHER AMOUNTS POSSIBLE.
IN ADDITION TO THE HEAVY LAKE EFFECT SNOW... SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 40 MPH WILL CONTINUE TO PRODUCE NEAR BLIZZARD CONDITIONS AND WHITEOUTS FOR BRIEF PERIODS OF TIME.
Yep, it's winter, and in the Buffalo area that means blowing snow. The current storm is creating drifts that sometimes force making narrow paths--clearing entire surfaces come later. Even here, where snow storms are as common as pigeons, snowblowers and snow plows are having a hard time keep up.
That creates problems for photographers. Snow can 'fry' a digital camera in a minute, because if a flake or two melts into the wrong crevice, you'll spend the holidays learning to use a new camera.
Wipe the camera dry immediately, use a plastic bag to protect it if it's windy or snowing.
As for taking the pictures, stand with your back to the wind, expect a blue cast. Better yet, unless there's a good reason to be outside in the blizzard, wait until the storm is over. That's pretty obvious, but the snow will still be there tomorrow.
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