The bitter cold continues today while a lake-effect snow watch is posted for southern Erie, Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties.

Here's what to expect in the next 36 hours – and beyond:

Today

It's going to be another bitterly cold day today across the region. The high for the Buffalo metro area is a mere 11 degrees today with an overnight low of 4.

But don't complain, Watertown got down to minus-32 last night, according to National Weather Service meteorologist Dan Kelly.

Weakened lake-effect snow bands are lingering north and south of the metro area. An inch or two of snow is forecast for Niagara and Orleans counties and 1 to 3 inches is expected across the Chautauqua Ridge, with higher amounts in the most persistent bands.

Overnight, the Buffalo area could see some light snow showers.

Friday

The forecast high is 18.

The morning hours will bring a light, widespread snow to the area.

But in the Southtowns and Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties, there's the possibility of another lake-effect event.