One-two punch of lake-effect snow heading for Western New York From the A look back at the 'wall of snow' in November 2014 series By T.J. Pignataro Nov 18, 2014 Nov 18, 2014 Updated Nov 27, 2023 0 1 of 2 A few inches of snow covers the ground in Elma late Monday night, with the pileup likely due to winds. Lynette Johnson moves snow in front of her home in Springville on Monday. The snow, unlike some autumn storms, caught few people off-guard. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save By T.J. Pignataro Think you’re ready to take an early punch from “young man winter”? 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