The good news is that this will not be very impactful freezing rain, for several reasons: 1) Showers will be light and intermittent, so only a tenth of an inch or less of ice is expected.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Freezing rain is projected near Lake Ontario today. WNYers in eastern Niagara and Orleans County should take extra caution on roadways and driveways this afternoon and tonight.

Wednesday morning’s commute is likely to see the most impact by the weather system as between 2-4 inches of snow could fall across the area Tuesday evening before transitioning to freezing rain ...