The National Weather Service has issued lake effect snow warnings for several counties in upstate New York, predicting significant snowfall through the weekend.

As we head into Black Friday, snow has already begun to fall all across the region, major travel restrictions are in effect this morning, and over a foot of snow is expected through the holiday weekend.

Winter weather is making its way across New York, with significant snow expected to impact travel and daily activities. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued various alerts for the state, including a winter weather advisory and warnings for certain regions.