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  This is how it was when I lived in Ft. Drum, NY. Different lake, but same effect. The base would get a dusting and the town south of us would get 2 feet. People use the term “white out conditions” too loosely. I’ve been in quite a few nor’easters living in New England, but nothing compares to lake effect snow when you can’t even see the front of the hood of your car when you’re in the driver’s seat. You just need to wait it out and hope that it only lasts 20 minutes.
context: as always Buffalo, we in Toronto appreciate your sacrifice to the lake effect gods. stay safe and merry christmas. >
  
  It is pretty crazy that even St. Catherines doesn’t get nearly the snow Buffalo does and it is only 30 miles away. That lake effect is no joke! >
  
  It’s crazy that different parts of Buffalo can have very different levels of snow.
  One neighborhood might get several feet while the neighborhood next door might get a dusting.