Lake-effect snow warnings and travel advisories were in place for northwestern New York on Thursday morning, December 12, as the National Weather Service (NWS) forecast up to 3 feet of accumulation in parts of Erie County.Footage taken by @MrBilboJr shows heavy snow coming down in East Aurora.“I’m feeling the Ice Age today south of Buffalo,” they wrote on X.The NWS warned that gusty winds combined with the heavy snow would produce “near-whiteout conditions at times” for parts of Erie County on Thursday.“Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands,” the weather service said. “If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.”A lake-effect snow warning would remain in place for East Aurora until Friday afternoon. Credit: @MrBilboJr via Storyful