A winter weather advisory was in effect for the Buffalo area on Monday, January 13, as the National Weather Service (NWS) warned that some bands of lake-effect snow could significantly reduce visibility on the roads.According to the NWS, northern Erie and Genesee Counties should brace for up to 7 inches of snow accumulation and 35 mph wind gusts.Footage shows state crews working to keep roads safe between Lackawanna and Blasdell in Erie County on Monday.“USE CAUTION if traveling this afternoon,” the New York State Thruway Authority urged.The “hazardous conditions” would continue through the Monday evening commute, according to the NWS. Credit: NYS Thruway Authority via Storyful