Batavia may be in the path of a lake effect snowstorm that will contain bands that drop as much as two inches of snow an hour, according to the National Weather Service.
A special weather statement has been issued for Western New York alerting residents of the potential heavy snow falling on parts of the region.
Snowfall of at least one to two inches per hour is expected.
The weather service advises, "be prepared for rapidly changing travel conditions."
Also mentioned in the statement as potential areas for heavy snowfall: Le Roy, Pavilion and Byron.
