St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2023 should miss the main snow event by just a few hours in Rochester

Posted: Mar 10, 2023 / 10:38 AM EST

Updated: Mar 10, 2023 / 10:38 AM EST

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — (UPDATED FRIDAY 10:30AM)

Snow is moving into the region now and will blanket Western New York, the Finger Lakes, and Rochester with snow. Expect moderate to heavy snow to fall overnight into early Saturday morning, amounting to around four inches. Good news here is that the snow should be done by the parade.

An early look at what we should expect for Rochester's St. Patrick's Day parade. I may be generous in the wind chill department as there's a chance it feels more like teens. Bottom line, like last year, dress for the cold. Snow is the wildcard. For now, doesn't look like much. pic.twitter.com/t7aDiSzDHr
— Eric Snitil (@EricSnitilWx) March 7, 2023

There will be plenty of cold to be had. Temperatures will be in the 20s and low 30s. Wind chills will be running in the teens at times. Make sure to bring hand warmers and wear plenty of layers to enjoy the parade. It does look similar to the parade of 2022.

It's another cold St. Patrick's Day parade, but it shouldn't be as much snow as 2022. We'll just be shoveling and salting that morning. pic.twitter.com/ILWCsBpa8H
— James Gilbert (@JamesGilbertWX) March 8, 2023

The parade begins at 12:30 pm and the system will be moving out at this time. Enough cold air may be in place here that results in lake-effect snow showers that linger into the afternoon. It is unlikely that we get any significant accumulation through this point of the system.

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Salt will do a good job at controlling road conditions Friday, although if snow picks up through the overnight, driving around early Saturday morning may be slow and slick. The storm pulls out later Saturday morning and that should give plows plenty of time to clear any snow leftover before the parade.