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Lake Effect Snow Warning 6, NWS Buffalo, NY

February 15, 20174 counties in New York

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this lake effect snow warning at Feb 15, 2017, 3:47 AM EST for 4 counties in New York. It took effect at Feb 15, 2017, 1:00 PM EST. It was in force for 25 hr. 17 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Feb 15, 2017, 3:47 AM EST (08:47 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 15, 2017, 1:00 PM EST
Expired
Feb 16, 2017, 1:52 PM EST
In force
25 hr
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

Counties Cattaraugus County, NY, Chautauqua County, NY, Erie County, NY, Wyoming County, NY

The radar

The Buffalo radar (KBUF), 50 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:50 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Feb 15, 8:27 PM ESTSNOW 4.5East Aurora, NY
Feb 15, 9:00 PM ESTSNOW 8.8Sardinia, NY
Feb 15, 9:41 PM ESTSNOW 14.5Perrysburg, NY7.2 INCHES SINCE 9 AM...STORM TOTAL 14.5
Feb 16, 5:00 AM ESTSNOW 3.5Fredonia, NY
Feb 16, 5:15 AM ESTSNOW 9Cassadaga, NY
Feb 16, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 3.5Sse Ischua, NY24 HOUR SNOWFALL.
Feb 16, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 3.83 W Wyoming, NY24 HOUR SNOWFALL. COOP OBSERVER
Feb 16, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 41 Ssw Franklinville, NY24 HOUR SNOWFALL. COOP OBSERVER
Feb 16, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 43 Wsw Elma, NY24 HOUR SNOWFALL.
Feb 16, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 4.6Ene East Aurora, NY24 HOUR SNOWFALL.
Feb 16, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 7.56 Sw Warsaw, NY24 HOUR SNOWFALL. COOP OBSERVER
Feb 16, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 7.94 Ene Jamestown, NY24 HOUR SNOWFALL. COOP OBSERVER
Feb 16, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 8Little Valley, NY24 HOUR SNOWFALL. COOP OBSERVER
Feb 16, 7:10 AM ESTSNOW 61 Ene Randolph, NY24 HOUR SNOWFALL.
Feb 16, 7:25 AM ESTSNOW 10.3Sardinia, NY
Feb 16, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 5.52 Se Glenwood, NY24 HOUR SNOWFALL.
Feb 16, 9:35 AM ESTSNOW 16.5Perrysburg, NY

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Buffalo Intl Airport, NY (KBUF), launched 00:00Z, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 48 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Buffalo Intl Airport, NY at 00:00Z on 2017-02-15Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Buffalo Intl Airport, NY at 00:00Z on 2017-02-15The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 95 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
986 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
68 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
95 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
168 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

896 
WWUS41 KBUF 150847
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
347 AM EST Wed Feb 15 2017

NYZ019-020-151700-
/O.UPG.KBUF.LE.A.0007.170215T1800Z-170216T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.LE.W.0006.170215T1800Z-170216T2100Z/
Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-
Including the cities of Jamestown and Olean
347 AM EST Wed Feb 15 2017

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 PM EST THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Lake Effect
Snow Warning...which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to
4 PM EST Thursday. The Lake Effect Snow Watch is no longer in
effect.

* LOCATIONS...Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. Greatest snow
  amounts along the Chautauqua Ridge axis. 

* TIMING...From early this afternoon through late Thursday 
  afternoon.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Up to 2 inches this afternoon...5 to 9 inches
  tonight...and 2 to 4 inches Thursday...leading to storm totals
  of 8 to 14 inches in the most persistent lake snows.

* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph, with gusts up to 35 mph.

* VISIBILITIES...A quarter mile or less at times. 

* IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will produce difficult driving 
  conditions with poor visibility and deep snow covered roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

In lake effect snow the weather can vary from locally heavy snow
in narrow bands to clear skies just a few miles away. If you will
be traveling across the region be prepared for rapid changes in
road and visibility conditions.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of 
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details can
also be found at www.weather.gov/Buffalo.

&&

Experimental content below...do not use operationally
Please see below links for more information on this experiment
http://www.weather.gov/buf/polygon_pdd
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/notification/
pns15lake_effect_snowaaa.htm
To view the experimental polygons please see:
http://www.weather.gov/buf/lespolygon
COORD...4239 7855 4252 7859 4244 7893 4257 7909 
        4246 7940 4227 7975 4199 7977 4207 7943 4217 7900 
        4224 7881 
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$$

NYZ004>006-151700-
/O.UPG.KBUF.LE.A.0007.170215T1800Z-170217T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.LE.Y.0013.170215T2100Z-170217T0000Z/
Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-
Including the cities of Newark, Fair Haven, and Oswego
347 AM EST Wed Feb 15 2017

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Lake Effect
Snow Advisory...which is in effect from 4 PM this afternoon to
7 PM EST Thursday. The Lake Effect Snow Watch is no longer in
effect.

* LOCATIONS...Wayne...northern Cayuga...and Oswego counties.

* TIMING...From late this afternoon through early Thursday
  evening.

* ACCUMULATIONS...An inch or less this afternoon...3 to 6 inches 
  tonight...and 1 to 3 inches Thursday...leading to storm totals 
  of 5 to 10 inches in the most persistent lake snows.

* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* VISIBILITIES...as low as a half a mile. 

* IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will produce difficult driving 
  conditions with poor visibility and snow covered roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

In lake effect snow the weather can vary from locally heavy snow
in narrow bands to clear skies just a few miles away. If you will
be traveling across the region be prepared for rapid changes in
road and visibility conditions.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can also be found at www.weather.gov/Buffalo.

Report snow accumulation to the National Weather Service in
Buffalo by sending an email to bufstorm.report@noaa.gov...posting
to the NWS Buffalo facebook page...or tweet...using the hashtag
bufwx

&&

$$

NYZ085-151700-
/O.UPG.KBUF.LE.A.0007.170215T1800Z-170216T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.LE.Y.0013.170215T1800Z-170216T2100Z/
Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Orchard Park and Springville
347 AM EST Wed Feb 15 2017

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 4 PM EST THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Lake Effect
Snow Advisory...which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to
4 PM EST Thursday. The Lake Effect Snow Watch is no longer in
effect.

* LOCATIONS...Southern Erie County.

* TIMING...From early this afternoon through late Thursday 
  afternoon.

* ACCUMULATIONS...1 to 2 inches this afternoon...3 to 6 inches 
  tonight...and 1 to 2 inches Thursday...leading to storm totals 
  of 5 to 10 inches in the most persistent lake snows.

* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* VISIBILITIES...a half mile or less at times. 

* IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will produce difficult driving 
  conditions with poor visibility and snow covered roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

In lake effect snow the weather can vary from locally heavy snow
in narrow bands to clear skies just a few miles away. If you will
be traveling across the region be prepared for rapid changes in
road and visibility conditions.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can also be found at www.weather.gov/Buffalo.

Report snow accumulation to the National Weather Service in
Buffalo by sending an email to bufstorm.report@noaa.gov...posting
to the NWS Buffalo facebook page...or tweet...using the hashtag
bufwx

&&

$$

NYZ001>003-151700-
/O.NEW.KBUF.LE.Y.0013.170215T2100Z-170217T0000Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, and Rochester
347 AM EST Wed Feb 15 2017

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Lake Effect
Snow Advisory...which is in effect from 4 PM this afternoon to
7 PM EST Thursday.

* LOCATIONS...Niagara, Orleans and Monroe Counties. 

* TIMING...From late this afternoon through early Thursday 
  evening.

* ACCUMULATIONS...3 to 5 inches tonight and 1 to 3 inches
  Thursday...leading to storm totals of 4 to 8 inches in the most
  persistent lake snows.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* VISIBILITIES...a half mile or less at times. 

* IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will produce difficult driving 
  conditions with poor visibility and snow covered roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

In lake effect snow the weather can vary from locally heavy snow
in narrow bands to clear skies just a few miles away. If you will
be traveling across the region be prepared for rapid changes in
road and visibility conditions.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can also be found at www.weather.gov/Buffalo.

Report snow accumulation to the National Weather Service in
Buffalo by sending an email to bufstorm.report@noaa.gov...posting
to the NWS Buffalo facebook page...or tweet...using the hashtag
bufwx

&&

$$

NYZ007-008-151700-
/O.NEW.KBUF.WW.Y.0010.170215T1200Z-170216T2100Z/
Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville
347 AM EST Wed Feb 15 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
4 PM EST THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Winter
Weather Advisory for Snow...which is in effect from 7 AM this
morning to 4 PM EST Thursday.

* LOCATIONS...North Country. Greatest snows along the northwest
  facing Tug Hill, and western Adirondack foot hills. 

* TIMING...From early this morning through late Thursday 
  afternoon.

* HAZARDS...Snow.

* ACCUMULATIONS...1 to 3 inches today...3 to 6 inches tonight...
  and 1 to 3 inches Thursday...leading to storm totals of 6 to 12 
  inches.

* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph.

* VISIBILITIES...Under a half mile at times.

* IMPACTS...Snow will produce difficult driving conditions with 
poor visibility and snow covered roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory is normally issued for a variety of
winter weather conditions such as light snow, blowing snow,
sleet, freezing rain and wind chills. While the weather will be
significant, the word advisory implies that severe winter weather
is not anticipated.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can also be found at www.weather.gov/Buffalo.

Report snow accumulation to the National Weather Service in
Buffalo by sending an email to bufstorm.report@noaa.gov...posting
to the NWS Buffalo facebook page...or tweet...using the hashtag
bufwx

&&

$$

Thomas
9 follow-up statements
388 
WWUS41 KBUF 151349
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
849 AM EST Wed Feb 15 2017

NYZ019-020-152200-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0006.170215T1800Z-170216T2100Z/
Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-
Including the cities of Jamestown and Olean
849 AM EST Wed Feb 15 2017

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 4 PM EST THURSDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. Greatest snow
  amounts along the higher terrain of the Chautauqua Ridge.

* TIMING...From early this afternoon through late Thursday
  afternoon. Greatest snow accumulations will be from late this
  afternoon to early Thursday morning.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Up to 2 inches this afternoon...4 to 7 inches 
  tonight...and 1 to 3 inches Thursday...leading to storm totals 
  of 6 to 11 inches in the most persistent lake snows.

* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* VISIBILITIES...A quarter mile or less at times.

* IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will produce difficult driving 
  conditions with poor visibility and deep snow covered roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

In lake effect snow the weather can vary from locally heavy snow
in narrow bands to clear skies just a few miles away. If you will
be traveling across the region be prepared for rapid changes in
road and visibility conditions.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can also be found at www.weather.gov/Buffalo.

&&

Experimental content below...do not use operationally
Please see below links for more information on this experiment
http://www.weather.gov/buf/polygon_pdd
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/notification/
pns15lake_effect_snowaaa.htm
To view the experimental polygons please see:
http://www.weather.gov/buf/lespolygon
COORD...4243 7878 4254 7906 4223 7976 4199 7977 
        4217 7930 4222 7890 
TIME Y17M02D15T1800Z-Y17M02D16T2100Z

$$

NYZ001>006-152200-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.Y.0013.170215T2100Z-170217T0000Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark,
Fair Haven, and Oswego
849 AM EST Wed Feb 15 2017

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY...

* LOCATIONS...South Lake Ontario shoreline from Niagara county to
  Oswego county.

* TIMING...From late this afternoon through early Thursday 
  evening.

* ACCUMULATIONS...An inch or less this afternoon...3 to 5 inches 
  tonight...and up to 2 inches Thursday...leading to storm 
  totals of 4 to 8 inches in the most persistent lake snows.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* VISIBILITIES...As low as a quarter mile at times.

* IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will produce difficult driving 
  conditions with poor visibility and snow covered roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

In lake effect snow the weather can vary from locally heavy snow
in narrow bands to clear skies just a few miles away. If you will
be traveling across the region be prepared for rapid changes in
road and visibility conditions.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can also be found at www.weather.gov/Buffalo.

Report snow accumulation to the National Weather Service in
Buffalo by sending an email to bufstorm.report@noaa.gov...posting
to the NWS Buffalo facebook page...or tweet...using the hashtag
bufwx

&&

$$

NYZ085-152200-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.Y.0013.170215T1800Z-170216T2100Z/
Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Orchard Park and Springville
849 AM EST Wed Feb 15 2017

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 4 PM EST THURSDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Southern Erie County.

* TIMING...From early this afternoon through late Thursday 
  afternoon.

* ACCUMULATIONS...An inch or less this afternoon...3 to 5 inches 
  tonight...and up to 2 inches Thursday...leading to storm 
  totals of 4 to 8 inches in the most persistent lake snows.

* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* VISIBILITIES...As low as a quarter mile at times.

* IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will produce difficult driving 
  conditions with poor visibility and snow covered roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

In lake effect snow the weather can vary from locally heavy snow
in narrow bands to clear skies just a few miles away. If you will
be traveling across the region be prepared for rapid changes in
road and visibility conditions.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can also be found at www.weather.gov/Buffalo.

Report snow accumulation to the National Weather Service in
Buffalo by sending an email to bufstorm.report@noaa.gov...posting
to the NWS Buffalo facebook page...or tweet...using the hashtag
bufwx

&&

$$

NYZ007-008-152200-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-170216T2100Z/
Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville
849 AM EST Wed Feb 15 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* LOCATIONS...North Country. Greatest snows along the northwest 
  facing Tug Hill, and western Adirondack foot hills.

* TIMING...Through late Thursday afternoon.

* HAZARDS...Snow.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Up to 2 inches today...3 to 5 inches tonight...
  and up to 2 inches Thursday. Leading to storm totals of 5 to 10
  inches.

* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph.

* VISIBILITIES...Under a half mile at times.

* IMPACTS...Snow will produce difficult driving conditions with 
  poor visibility and snow covered roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory is normally issued for a variety of
winter weather conditions such as light snow, blowing snow,
sleet, freezing rain and wind chills. While the weather will be
significant, the word advisory implies that severe winter weather
is not anticipated.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can also be found at www.weather.gov/Buffalo.

Report snow accumulation to the National Weather Service in
Buffalo by sending an email to bufstorm.report@noaa.gov...posting
to the NWS Buffalo facebook page...or tweet...using the hashtag
bufwx

&&

$$

Church
698 
WWUS41 KBUF 151922
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
222 PM EST Wed Feb 15 2017

NYZ019-020-160330-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170216T2100Z/
Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-
Including the cities of Jamestown and Olean
222 PM EST Wed Feb 15 2017

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. Greatest snow 
  amounts along the higher terrain of the Chautauqua Ridge.

* TIMING...Through late Thursday afternoon. Greatest snow 
accumulations will be from late this afternoon to early Thursday
morning.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Up to 2 inches this afternoon...4 to 7 inches 
  tonight...and 1 to 3 inches Thursday...leading to storm totals 
  of 6 to 11 inches in the most persistent lake snows.

* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* VISIBILITIES...A quarter mile or less at times.

* IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will produce difficult driving 
  conditions with poor visibility and deep snow covered roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

In lake effect snow the weather can vary from locally heavy snow
in narrow bands to clear skies just a few miles away. If you will
be traveling across the region be prepared for rapid changes in
road and visibility conditions.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can also be found at www.weather.gov/Buffalo.

&&

Experimental content below...do not use operationally
Please see below links for more information on this experiment
http://www.weather.gov/buf/polygon_pdd
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/notification/
pns15lake_effect_snowaaa.htm
To view the experimental polygons please see:
http://www.weather.gov/buf/lespolygon
COORD...4243 7878 4254 7906 4223 7976 4199 7977 
        4217 7930 4222 7890 
TIME Y17M02D15T1800Z-Y17M02D16T2100Z

$$

NYZ001>006-160330-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.Y.0013.170215T2100Z-170217T0000Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark,
Fair Haven, and Oswego
222 PM EST Wed Feb 15 2017

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* LOCATIONS...South Lake Ontario shoreline from Niagara county 
  to Oswego county.

* TIMING...From late this afternoon through early Thursday 
  evening.

* ACCUMULATIONS...An inch or less this afternoon...3 to 5 inches 
  tonight...and up to 2 inches Thursday...leading to storm 
  totals of 4 to 8 inches in the most persistent lake snows.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* VISIBILITIES...As low as a quarter mile at times.

* IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will produce difficult driving 
  conditions with poor visibility and snow covered roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

In lake effect snow the weather can vary from locally heavy snow
in narrow bands to clear skies just a few miles away. If you will
be traveling across the region be prepared for rapid changes in
road and visibility conditions.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can also be found at www.weather.gov/Buffalo.

Report snow accumulation to the National Weather Service in
Buffalo by sending an email to bufstorm.report@noaa.gov...posting
to the NWS Buffalo facebook page...or tweet...using the hashtag
bufwx

&&

$$

NYZ085-160330-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170216T2100Z/
Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Orchard Park and Springville
222 PM EST Wed Feb 15 2017

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Southern Erie County.

* TIMING...From early this afternoon through late Thursday 
  afternoon.

* ACCUMULATIONS...An inch or less this afternoon...3 to 5 inches 
  tonight...and up to 2 inches Thursday...leading to storm 
  totals of 4 to 8 inches in the most persistent lake snows.

* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* VISIBILITIES...As low as a quarter mile at times.

* IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will produce difficult driving 
  conditions with poor visibility and snow covered roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

In lake effect snow the weather can vary from locally heavy snow
in narrow bands to clear skies just a few miles away. If you will
be traveling across the region be prepared for rapid changes in
road and visibility conditions.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can also be found at www.weather.gov/Buffalo.

Report snow accumulation to the National Weather Service in
Buffalo by sending an email to bufstorm.report@noaa.gov...posting
to the NWS Buffalo facebook page...or tweet...using the hashtag
bufwx

&&

$$

NYZ007-008-160330-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-170216T2100Z/
Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville
222 PM EST Wed Feb 15 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* LOCATIONS...North Country. Greatest snows along the northwest 
  facing Tug Hill, and western Adirondack foot hills.

* TIMING...Through late Thursday afternoon.

* HAZARDS...Snow.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Up to 2 inches today...3 to 5 inches tonight...
   and up to 2 inches Thursday. Leading to storm totals of 5 to 
  10 inches.

* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph.

* VISIBILITIES...Under a half mile at times.

* IMPACTS...Snow will produce difficult driving conditions with 
  poor visibility and snow covered roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory is normally issued for a variety of
winter weather conditions such as light snow, blowing snow,
sleet, freezing rain and wind chills. While the weather will be
significant, the word advisory implies that severe winter weather
is not anticipated.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can also be found at www.weather.gov/Buffalo.

Report snow accumulation to the National Weather Service in
Buffalo by sending an email to bufstorm.report@noaa.gov...posting
to the NWS Buffalo facebook page...or tweet...using the hashtag
bufwx

&&

$$

Church
341 
WWUS41 KBUF 152239
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
539 PM EST Wed Feb 15 2017

NYZ019-020-160645-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170216T2100Z/
Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-
Including the cities of Jamestown and Olean
539 PM EST Wed Feb 15 2017

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. Greatest snow 
  amounts along the higher terrain of the Chautauqua Ridge.

* TIMING...Through late Thursday afternoon.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Additional 4 to 7 inches tonight...and 2 to 3
  inches Thursday in persistent snows.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph producing
  blowing and drifting snow.

* VISIBILITIES...Less than a quarter mile at times.

* IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will produce difficult driving
  conditions with very poor visibility and deep snow cover on 
  roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

In lake effect snow the weather can vary from locally heavy snow
in narrow bands to clear skies just a few miles away. If you will
be traveling across the region be prepared for rapid changes in
road and visibility conditions.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can also be found at www.weather.gov/Buffalo.

&&

Experimental content below...do not use operationally
Please see below links for more information on this experiment
http://www.weather.gov/buf/polygon_pdd
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/notification/
pns15lake_effect_snowaaa.htm
To view the experimental polygons please see:
http://www.weather.gov/buf/lespolygon
COORD...4239 7861 4242 7895 4249 7901 4250 7927 
        4225 7976 4199 7977 4201 7947 4215 7903 4212 7870 
        4221 7855 
TIME Y17M02D15T1800Z-Y17M02D16T0600Z
COORD...4226 7881 4235 7881 4245 7901 4243 7926 
        4234 7951 4221 7976 4199 7973 4218 7941 4220 7917 
        4218 7894 
TIME Y17M02D16T0600Z-Y17M02D16T2100Z

$$

NYZ012-160645-
/O.EXA.KBUF.LE.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170216T2100Z/
Wyoming-
Including the city of Warsaw
539 PM EST Wed Feb 15 2017

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Lake Effect
Snow Advisory...which is in effect until 4 PM EST Thursday.

* LOCATIONS...Wyoming County.

* TIMING...Through late Thursday afternoon.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Additional 3 to 5 inches tonight...and an inch
  on Thursday in persistent snows.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph producing
  blowing and drifting snow.

* VISIBILITIES...Less than a quarter mile at times.

* IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will produce difficult driving 
  conditions with poor visibility and snow covered roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

In lake effect snow the weather can vary from locally heavy snow
in narrow bands to clear skies just a few miles away. If you will
be traveling across the region be prepared for rapid changes in
road and visibility conditions.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can also be found at www.weather.gov/Buffalo.

Report snow accumulation to the National Weather Service in
Buffalo by sending an email to bufstorm.report@noaa.gov...posting
to the NWS Buffalo facebook page...or tweet...using the hashtag
bufwx

&&

$$

NYZ001>006-160645-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170217T0000Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark,
Fair Haven, and Oswego
539 PM EST Wed Feb 15 2017

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* LOCATIONS...South Lake Ontario shoreline from Niagara county 
  to Oswego county.

* TIMING...Through early Thursday evening.

* ACCUMULATIONS...3 to 5 inches tonight and 1 to 3 inches Thursday
  in the most persistent snows.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph producing
  blowing and drifting snow.

* VISIBILITIES...Less than a quarter mile at times.

* IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will produce difficult driving 
  conditions with poor visibility and snow covered roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

In lake effect snow the weather can vary from locally heavy snow
in narrow bands to clear skies just a few miles away. If you will
be traveling across the region be prepared for rapid changes in
road and visibility conditions.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can also be found at www.weather.gov/Buffalo.

Report snow accumulation to the National Weather Service in
Buffalo by sending an email to bufstorm.report@noaa.gov...posting
to the NWS Buffalo facebook page...or tweet...using the hashtag
bufwx

&&

$$

NYZ085-160645-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170216T2100Z/
Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Orchard Park and Springville
539 PM EST Wed Feb 15 2017

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Southern Erie County.

* TIMING...Through late Thursday afternoon.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Additional 3 to 5 inches tonight...and an inch
  on Thursday in persistent snows.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph producing
  blowing and drifting snow.

* VISIBILITIES...Less than a quarter mile at times.

* IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will produce difficult driving 
  conditions with poor visibility and snow covered roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

In lake effect snow the weather can vary from locally heavy snow
in narrow bands to clear skies just a few miles away. If you will
be traveling across the region be prepared for rapid changes in
road and visibility conditions.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can also be found at www.weather.gov/Buffalo.

Report snow accumulation to the National Weather Service in
Buffalo by sending an email to bufstorm.report@noaa.gov...posting
to the NWS Buffalo facebook page...or tweet...using the hashtag
bufwx

&&

$$

NYZ007-008-160645-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-170216T2100Z/
Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville
539 PM EST Wed Feb 15 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* LOCATIONS...North Country. Greatest snows along the northwest
  facing side of the Tug Hill, and western Adirondack foothills.

* TIMING...Through late Thursday afternoon.

* HAZARDS...Snow.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Additional 3 to 5 inches tonight and 1 to 2 
  inches Thursday.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph producing
  some blowing and drifting snow.

* VISIBILITIES...Less than a half mile at times.

* IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will produce difficult driving 
  conditions with poor visibility and snow covered roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory is normally issued for a variety of
winter weather conditions such as light snow, blowing snow,
sleet, freezing rain and wind chills. While the weather will be
significant, the word advisory implies that severe winter weather
is not anticipated.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can also be found at www.weather.gov/Buffalo.

Report snow accumulation to the National Weather Service in
Buffalo by sending an email to bufstorm.report@noaa.gov...posting
to the NWS Buffalo facebook page...or tweet...using the hashtag
bufwx

&&

$$

HITCHCOCK
031 
WWUS41 KBUF 160039
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
739 PM EST Wed Feb 15 2017

NYZ012-085-160845-
/O.UPG.KBUF.LE.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170216T2100Z/
/O.EXA.KBUF.LE.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170216T2100Z/
Wyoming-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville
739 PM EST Wed Feb 15 2017

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Lake Effect
Snow Warning...which is in effect until 4 PM EST Thursday. The
Lake Effect Snow Advisory is no longer in effect.

* LOCATIONS...Southern Erie and Wyoming Counties. Greatest snow
  amounts across the Boston Hills and higher terrain of western
  Wyoming County.

* TIMING...Through late Thursday afternoon.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Additional 4 to 8 inches tonight and 1 to 2 
  inches Thursday.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph producing
  blowing and drifting snow.

* VISIBILITIES...Less than a quarter mile at times.

* IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will produce very difficult driving
  conditions with very poor visibility and deep snow cover on 
  roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

In lake effect snow the weather can vary from locally heavy snow
in narrow bands to clear skies just a few miles away. If you will
be traveling across the region be prepared for rapid changes in
road and visibility conditions.

If you lose power and plan on running a generator...make sure
that the generator is located outdoors and is properly
ventilated. Space heaters should also be properly ventilated and
used only if they are operating properly. Make sure snow does not
block exhausts and fresh air intakes for high efficiency furnaces
and water heaters.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can also be found at www.weather.gov/Buffalo.

Report snow accumulation to the National Weather Service in
Buffalo by sending an email to bufstorm.report@noaa.gov...posting
to the NWS Buffalo facebook page...or tweet...using the hashtag
bufwx

&&

Experimental content below...do not use operationally
Please see below links for more information on this experiment
http://www.weather.gov/buf/polygon_pdd
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/notification/
pns15lake_effect_snowaaa.htm
To view the experimental polygons please see:
http://www.weather.gov/buf/lespolygon
COORD...4264 7818 4281 7833 4266 7886 4247 7928 
        4221 7976 4199 7977 4204 7952 4217 7927 4219 7876 
        4234 7853 
TIME Y17M02D16T0000Z-Y17M02D16T0900Z
COORD...4246 7836 4261 7834 4263 7856 4256 7906 
        4243 7928 4225 7976 4199 7977 4200 7941 4221 7879 
        4222 7861 
TIME Y17M02D16T0900Z-Y17M02D16T2100Z

$$

NYZ019-020-160845-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170216T2100Z/
Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-
Including the cities of Jamestown and Olean
739 PM EST Wed Feb 15 2017

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. Greatest snow 
  amounts along the higher terrain of the Chautauqua Ridge.

* TIMING...Through late Thursday afternoon.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Additional 4 to 7 inches tonight and 2 to 3
  inches Thursday in the most persistent snows.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph producing
  blowing and drifting snow.

* VISIBILITIES...Less than a quarter mile at times.

* IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will produce very difficult driving
  conditions with very poor visibility and deep snow cover on 
  roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

In lake effect snow the weather can vary from locally heavy snow
in narrow bands to clear skies just a few miles away. If you will
be traveling across the region be prepared for rapid changes in
road and visibility conditions.

If you lose power and plan on running a generator...make sure
that the generator is located outdoors and is properly
ventilated. Space heaters should also be properly ventilated and
used only if they are operating properly. Make sure snow does not
block exhausts and fresh air intakes for high efficiency furnaces
and water heaters.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can also be found at www.weather.gov/Buffalo.

Report snow accumulation to the National Weather Service in
Buffalo by sending an email to bufstorm.report@noaa.gov...posting
to the NWS Buffalo facebook page...or tweet...using the hashtag
bufwx

&&

Experimental content below...do not use operationally
Please see below links for more information on this experiment
http://www.weather.gov/buf/polygon_pdd
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/notification/
pns15lake_effect_snowaaa.htm
To view the experimental polygons please see:
http://www.weather.gov/buf/lespolygon
COORD...4264 7818 4281 7833 4266 7886 4247 7928 
        4221 7976 4199 7977 4204 7952 4217 7927 4219 7876 
        4234 7853 
TIME Y17M02D16T0000Z-Y17M02D16T0900Z
COORD...4246 7836 4261 7834 4263 7856 4256 7906 
        4243 7928 4225 7976 4199 7977 4200 7941 4221 7879 
        4222 7861 
TIME Y17M02D16T0900Z-Y17M02D16T2100Z

$$

NYZ001>006-160845-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170217T0000Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark,
Fair Haven, and Oswego
739 PM EST Wed Feb 15 2017

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Southern Lake Ontario shoreline from Niagara county
  to Oswego county.

* TIMING...Through early Thursday evening.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Additional 3 to 5 inches tonight and 1 to 3
  inches Thursday in the most persistent snows.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph producing
  blowing and drifting snow.

* VISIBILITIES...As low as a quarter mile at times.

* IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will produce difficult driving 
  conditions with poor visibility and snow covered roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

In lake effect snow the weather can vary from locally heavy snow
in narrow bands to clear skies just a few miles away. If you will
be traveling across the region be prepared for rapid changes in
road and visibility conditions.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can also be found at www.weather.gov/Buffalo.

Report snow accumulation to the National Weather Service in
Buffalo by sending an email to bufstorm.report@noaa.gov...posting
to the NWS Buffalo facebook page...or tweet...using the hashtag
bufwx

&&

$$

NYZ007-008-160845-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-170216T2100Z/
Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville
739 PM EST Wed Feb 15 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* LOCATIONS...North Country. Greatest snows along the northwest 
  facing side of the Tug Hill, and western Adirondack foothills.

* TIMING...Through late Thursday afternoon.

* HAZARDS...Snow.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Additional 3 to 5 inches tonight and up to 2 
  inches Thursday.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph.

* VISIBILITIES...As low as a quarter mile at times.

* IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will produce difficult driving 
  conditions with poor visibility and snow covered roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory is normally issued for a variety of
winter weather conditions such as light snow, blowing snow,
sleet, freezing rain and wind chills. While the weather will be
significant, the word advisory implies that severe winter weather
is not anticipated.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can also be found at www.weather.gov/Buffalo.

Report snow accumulation to the National Weather Service in
Buffalo by sending an email to bufstorm.report@noaa.gov...posting
to the NWS Buffalo facebook page...or tweet...using the hashtag
bufwx

&&

$$

HITCHCOCK
519 
WWUS41 KBUF 160238
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
938 PM EST Wed Feb 15 2017

NYZ012-085-161045-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170216T2100Z/
Wyoming-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville
938 PM EST Wed Feb 15 2017

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Southern Erie and Wyoming Counties. Greatest snow 
  amounts across the Boston Hills and higher terrain of western 
  Wyoming County.

* TIMING...Through late Thursday afternoon.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Additional 4 to 6 inches tonight and 1 to 2 
  inches Thursday.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph 
  producing blowing and drifting snow.

* VISIBILITIES...Less than a quarter mile at times.

* IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will produce very difficult 
  driving conditions with very poor visibility and deep snow 
  cover on roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

In lake effect snow the weather can vary from locally heavy snow
in narrow bands to clear skies just a few miles away. If you will
be traveling across the region be prepared for rapid changes in
road and visibility conditions.

If you lose power and plan on running a generator...make sure
that the generator is located outdoors and is properly
ventilated. Space heaters should also be properly ventilated and
used only if they are operating properly. Make sure snow does not
block exhausts and fresh air intakes for high efficiency furnaces
and water heaters.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can also be found at www.weather.gov/Buffalo.

Report snow accumulation to the National Weather Service in
Buffalo by sending an email to bufstorm.report@noaa.gov...posting
to the NWS Buffalo facebook page...or tweet...using the hashtag
bufwx

&&

Experimental content below...do not use operationally
Please see below links for more information on this experiment
http://www.weather.gov/buf/polygon_pdd
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/notification/
pns15lake_effect_snowaaa.htm
To view the experimental polygons please see:
http://www.weather.gov/buf/lespolygon
COORD...4264 7818 4281 7833 4266 7886 4247 7928 
        4221 7976 4199 7977 4204 7952 4217 7927 4219 7876 
        4234 7853 
TIME Y17M02D16T0000Z-Y17M02D16T0900Z
COORD...4246 7836 4261 7834 4263 7856 4256 7906 
        4243 7928 4225 7976 4199 7977 4200 7941 4221 7879 
        4222 7861 
TIME Y17M02D16T0900Z-Y17M02D16T2100Z

$$

NYZ019-020-161045-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170216T2100Z/
Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-
Including the cities of Jamestown and Olean
938 PM EST Wed Feb 15 2017

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. Greatest snow 
  amounts along the higher terrain of the Chautauqua Ridge.

* TIMING...Through late Thursday afternoon.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Additional 3 to 5 inches tonight and 2 to 3 
  inches Thursday in the most persistent snows.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph 
  producing blowing and drifting snow.

* VISIBILITIES...Less than a quarter mile at times.

* IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will produce very difficult 
  driving conditions with very poor visibility and deep snow 
  cover on roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

In lake effect snow the weather can vary from locally heavy snow
in narrow bands to clear skies just a few miles away. If you will
be traveling across the region be prepared for rapid changes in
road and visibility conditions.

If you lose power and plan on running a generator...make sure
that the generator is located outdoors and is properly
ventilated. Space heaters should also be properly ventilated and
used only if they are operating properly. Make sure snow does not
block exhausts and fresh air intakes for high efficiency furnaces
and water heaters.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can also be found at www.weather.gov/Buffalo.

Report snow accumulation to the National Weather Service in
Buffalo by sending an email to bufstorm.report@noaa.gov...posting
to the NWS Buffalo facebook page...or tweet...using the hashtag
bufwx

&&

Experimental content below...do not use operationally
Please see below links for more information on this experiment
http://www.weather.gov/buf/polygon_pdd
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/notification/
pns15lake_effect_snowaaa.htm
To view the experimental polygons please see:
http://www.weather.gov/buf/lespolygon
COORD...4264 7818 4281 7833 4266 7886 4247 7928 
        4221 7976 4199 7977 4204 7952 4217 7927 4219 7876 
        4234 7853 
TIME Y17M02D16T0000Z-Y17M02D16T0900Z
COORD...4246 7836 4261 7834 4263 7856 4256 7906 
        4243 7928 4225 7976 4199 7977 4200 7941 4221 7879 
        4222 7861 
TIME Y17M02D16T0900Z-Y17M02D16T2100Z

$$

NYZ001>006-161045-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170217T0000Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark,
Fair Haven, and Oswego
938 PM EST Wed Feb 15 2017

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Southern Lake Ontario shoreline from Niagara 
  county to Oswego county.

* TIMING...Through early Thursday evening.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Additional 3 to 5 inches tonight and 1 to 3 
  inches Thursday in the most persistent snows.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph 
  producing blowing and drifting snow.

* VISIBILITIES...As low as a quarter mile at times.

* IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will produce difficult driving 
  conditions with poor visibility and snow covered roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

In lake effect snow the weather can vary from locally heavy snow
in narrow bands to clear skies just a few miles away. If you will
be traveling across the region be prepared for rapid changes in
road and visibility conditions.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can also be found at www.weather.gov/Buffalo.

Report snow accumulation to the National Weather Service in
Buffalo by sending an email to bufstorm.report@noaa.gov...posting
to the NWS Buffalo facebook page...or tweet...using the hashtag
bufwx

&&

$$

NYZ007-008-161045-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-170216T2100Z/
Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville
938 PM EST Wed Feb 15 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* LOCATIONS...North Country. Greatest snows along the northwest 
  facing side of the Tug Hill, and western Adirondack foothills.

* TIMING...Through late Thursday afternoon.

* HAZARDS...Snow.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Additional 3 to 5 inches tonight and up to 2 
  inches Thursday.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph.

* VISIBILITIES...As low as a quarter mile at times.

* IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will produce difficult driving 
  conditions with poor visibility and snow covered roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory is normally issued for a variety of
winter weather conditions such as light snow, blowing snow,
sleet, freezing rain and wind chills. While the weather will be
significant, the word advisory implies that severe winter weather
is not anticipated.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can also be found at www.weather.gov/Buffalo.

Report snow accumulation to the National Weather Service in
Buffalo by sending an email to bufstorm.report@noaa.gov...posting
to the NWS Buffalo facebook page...or tweet...using the hashtag
bufwx

&&

$$

HITCHCOCK
370 
WWUS41 KBUF 160845
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
345 AM EST Thu Feb 16 2017

NYZ012-085-161645-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170216T2100Z/
Wyoming-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville
345 AM EST Thu Feb 16 2017

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* LOCATIONS...Southern Erie and Wyoming Counties. Greatest snow 
  amounts across the Boston Hills and higher terrain of western 
  Wyoming County.

* TIMING...Through late this afternoon.

* ACCUMULATIONS...An additional 1 to 2 inches of snow today. 

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 mph.

* VISIBILITIES...Less than a quarter of a mile at times. 

* IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will produce very difficult 
  driving conditions with very poor visibility and deep snow 
  cover on roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

In lake effect snow the weather can vary from locally heavy snow
in narrow bands to clear skies just a few miles away. If you will
be traveling across the region be prepared for rapid changes in
road and visibility conditions.

If you lose power and plan on running a generator...make sure
that the generator is located outdoors and is properly
ventilated. Space heaters should also be properly ventilated and
used only if they are operating properly. Make sure snow does not
block exhausts and fresh air intakes for high efficiency furnaces
and water heaters.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can also be found at www.weather.gov/Buffalo.

Report snow accumulation to the National Weather Service in
Buffalo by sending an email to bufstorm.report@noaa.gov...posting
to the NWS Buffalo facebook page...or tweet...using the hashtag
bufwx

&&

Experimental content below...do not use operationally
Please see below links for more information on this experiment
http://www.weather.gov/buf/polygon_pdd
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/notification/
pns15lake_effect_snowaaa.htm
To view the experimental polygons please see:
http://www.weather.gov/buf/lespolygon
COORD...4231 7865 4242 7863 4253 7870 4255 7909 
        4236 7953 4225 7976 4199 7977 4201 7950 4215 7927 
        4221 7879 
TIME Y17M02D16T0800Z-Y17M02D16T2100Z

$$

NYZ019-020-161645-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170216T2100Z/
Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-
Including the cities of Jamestown and Olean
345 AM EST Thu Feb 16 2017

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* LOCATIONS...Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. Greatest snow 
  amounts along the higher terrain of the Chautauqua Ridge.

* TIMING...Through late this afternoon.

* ACCUMULATIONS...An inch or less through 6 AM and up to 2 
  inches today.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph.

* VISIBILITIES...Less than a quarter mile at times.

* IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will produce very difficult 
  driving conditions with very poor visibility and deep snow 
  cover on roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

In lake effect snow the weather can vary from locally heavy snow
in narrow bands to clear skies just a few miles away. If you will
be traveling across the region be prepared for rapid changes in
road and visibility conditions.

If you lose power and plan on running a generator...make sure
that the generator is located outdoors and is properly
ventilated. Space heaters should also be properly ventilated and
used only if they are operating properly. Make sure snow does not
block exhausts and fresh air intakes for high efficiency furnaces
and water heaters.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can also be found at www.weather.gov/Buffalo.

Report snow accumulation to the National Weather Service in
Buffalo by sending an email to bufstorm.report@noaa.gov...posting
to the NWS Buffalo facebook page...or tweet...using the hashtag
bufwx

&&

Experimental content below...do not use operationally
Please see below links for more information on this experiment
http://www.weather.gov/buf/polygon_pdd
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/notification/
pns15lake_effect_snowaaa.htm
To view the experimental polygons please see:
http://www.weather.gov/buf/lespolygon
COORD...4231 7865 4242 7863 4253 7870 4255 7909 
        4236 7953 4225 7976 4199 7977 4201 7950 4215 7927 
        4221 7879 
TIME Y17M02D16T0800Z-Y17M02D16T2100Z

$$

NYZ001>006-161645-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170217T0000Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark,
Fair Haven, and Oswego
345 AM EST Thu Feb 16 2017

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
THIS EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Southern Lake Ontario shoreline from Niagara 
  county to Oswego county.

* TIMING...Through early this evening.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Up to 2 inches through 6 AM and 1 to 3 inches 
  today.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* VISIBILITIES...As low as a quarter mile at times.

* IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will produce difficult driving 
  conditions with poor visibility and snow covered roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

In lake effect snow the weather can vary from locally heavy snow
in narrow bands to clear skies just a few miles away. If you will
be traveling across the region be prepared for rapid changes in
road and visibility conditions.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can also be found at www.weather.gov/Buffalo.

Report snow accumulation to the National Weather Service in
Buffalo by sending an email to bufstorm.report@noaa.gov...posting
to the NWS Buffalo facebook page...or tweet...using the hashtag
bufwx

&&

$$

NYZ007-008-161645-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-170216T2100Z/
Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville
345 AM EST Thu Feb 16 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* LOCATIONS...North Country. Greatest snows along the northwest 
  facing side of the Tug Hill, and western Adirondack foothills.

* TIMING...Through late this afternoon.

* HAZARDS...Snow.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Up to 2 inches through 6 AM and 1 to 3 inches 
  today.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph.

* VISIBILITIES...As low as a quarter mile at times.

* IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will produce difficult driving 
  conditions with poor visibility and snow covered roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory is normally issued for a variety of
winter weather conditions such as light snow, blowing snow,
sleet, freezing rain and wind chills. While the weather will be
significant, the word advisory implies that severe winter weather
is not anticipated.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can also be found at www.weather.gov/Buffalo.

Report snow accumulation to the National Weather Service in
Buffalo by sending an email to bufstorm.report@noaa.gov...posting
to the NWS Buffalo facebook page...or tweet...using the hashtag
bufwx

&&

$$

Thomas
054 
WWUS41 KBUF 161641
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1141 AM EST Thu Feb 16 2017

NYZ012-085-162100-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170216T2100Z/
Wyoming-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville
1141 AM EST Thu Feb 16 2017

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* LOCATIONS...Southern Erie and Wyoming Counties. Greatest snow 
  amounts across the Boston Hills and higher terrain of western 
  Wyoming County.

* TIMING...Through late this afternoon.

* ACCUMULATIONS...An additional 1 to 2 inches of snow today.

* WINDS...West 15 to 20 mph.

* VISIBILITIES...A half mile or less at times.

* IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will produce very difficult 
  driving conditions with very poor visibility and deep snow 
  cover on roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

In lake effect snow the weather can vary from locally heavy snow
in narrow bands to clear skies just a few miles away. If you will
be traveling across the region be prepared for rapid changes in
road and visibility conditions.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of 
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details can
also be found at www.weather.gov/Buffalo.

Report snow accumulation to the National Weather Service in
Buffalo by sending an email to bufstorm.report@noaa.gov...posting
to the NWS Buffalo facebook page...or tweet...using the hashtag
bufwx

&&

Experimental content below...do not use operationally
Please see below links for more information on this experiment
http://www.weather.gov/buf/polygon_pdd
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/notification/
pns15lake_effect_snowaaa.htm
To view the experimental polygons please see:
http://www.weather.gov/buf/lespolygon
COORD...4231 7865 4242 7863 4253 7870 4255 7909 
        4236 7953 4225 7976 4199 7977 4201 7950 4215 7927 
        4221 7879 
TIME Y17M02D16T0800Z-Y17M02D16T2100Z

$$

NYZ019-020-162100-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170216T2100Z/
Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-
Including the cities of Jamestown and Olean
1141 AM EST Thu Feb 16 2017

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* LOCATIONS...Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. Greatest snow 
  amounts along the higher terrain of the Chautauqua Ridge.

* TIMING...Through late this afternoon.

* ACCUMULATIONS...An additional 1 to 2 inches today.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph.

* VISIBILITIES...A half mile or less at times.

* IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will produce very difficult 
  driving conditions with very poor visibility and deep snow 
  cover on roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

In lake effect snow the weather can vary from locally heavy snow
in narrow bands to clear skies just a few miles away. If you will
be traveling across the region be prepared for rapid changes in
road and visibility conditions.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of 
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details can
also be found at www.weather.gov/Buffalo.

Report snow accumulation to the National Weather Service in
Buffalo by sending an email to bufstorm.report@noaa.gov...posting
to the NWS Buffalo facebook page...or tweet...using the hashtag
bufwx

&&

Experimental content below...do not use operationally
Please see below links for more information on this experiment
http://www.weather.gov/buf/polygon_pdd
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/notification/
pns15lake_effect_snowaaa.htm
To view the experimental polygons please see:
http://www.weather.gov/buf/lespolygon
COORD...4231 7865 4242 7863 4253 7870 4255 7909 
        4236 7953 4225 7976 4199 7977 4201 7950 4215 7927 
        4221 7879 
TIME Y17M02D16T0800Z-Y17M02D16T2100Z

$$

NYZ001>006-170000-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170217T0000Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark,
Fair Haven, and Oswego
1141 AM EST Thu Feb 16 2017

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
THIS EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Southern Lake Ontario shoreline from Niagara 
  county to Oswego county.

* TIMING...Through early this evening.

* ACCUMULATIONS...An additional inch or less today.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph.

* VISIBILITIES...A half mile or less at times.

* IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will produce difficult driving 
  conditions with poor visibility and snow covered roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

In lake effect snow the weather can vary from locally heavy snow
in narrow bands to clear skies just a few miles away. If you will
be traveling across the region be prepared for rapid changes in
road and visibility conditions.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can also be found at www.weather.gov/Buffalo.

Report snow accumulation to the National Weather Service in
Buffalo by sending an email to bufstorm.report@noaa.gov...posting
to the NWS Buffalo facebook page...or tweet...using the hashtag
bufwx

&&

$$

NYZ007-008-162100-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-170216T2100Z/
Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville
1141 AM EST Thu Feb 16 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* LOCATIONS...North Country. Greatest snows along the northwest 
  facing side of the Tug Hill, and western Adirondack foothills.

* TIMING...Through late this afternoon.

* HAZARDS...Snow.

* ACCUMULATIONS...An additional inch or two today.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph.

* VISIBILITIES...A half mile or less at times.

* IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will produce difficult driving 
  conditions with poor visibility and snow covered roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory is normally issued for a variety of
winter weather conditions such as light snow, blowing snow,
sleet, freezing rain and wind chills. While the weather will be
significant, the word advisory implies that severe winter weather
is not anticipated.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can also be found at www.weather.gov/Buffalo.

Report snow accumulation to the National Weather Service in
Buffalo by sending an email to bufstorm.report@noaa.gov...posting
to the NWS Buffalo facebook page...or tweet...using the hashtag
bufwx

&&

$$

Church
032 
WWUS41 KBUF 161737
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1237 PM EST Thu Feb 16 2017

NYZ007-008-161845-
/O.CAN.KBUF.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-170216T2100Z/
Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville
1237 PM EST Thu Feb 16 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has cancelled the Winter
Weather Advisory.

Snow will continue to diminish in coverage with any lingering snow
becoming very light. Little to no additional snow accumulations 
are expected.

$$

NYZ012-085-162100-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170216T2100Z/
Wyoming-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville
1237 PM EST Thu Feb 16 2017

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* LOCATIONS...Southern Erie and Wyoming Counties. Greatest snow 
  amounts across the Boston Hills and higher terrain of western 
  Wyoming County.

* TIMING...Through late this afternoon.

* ACCUMULATIONS...An additional inch or so through early
  afternoon.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 mph.

* VISIBILITIES...A half mile or less at times.

* IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will produce very difficult 
  driving conditions with very poor visibility and deep snow 
  cover on roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

In lake effect snow the weather can vary from locally heavy snow
in narrow bands to clear skies just a few miles away. If you will
be traveling across the region be prepared for rapid changes in
road and visibility conditions.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can also be found at www.weather.gov/Buffalo.

Report snow accumulation to the National Weather Service in
Buffalo by sending an email to bufstorm.report@noaa.gov...posting
to the NWS Buffalo facebook page...or tweet...using the hashtag
bufwx

&&

Experimental content below...do not use operationally
Please see below links for more information on this experiment
http://www.weather.gov/buf/polygon_pdd
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/notification/
pns15lake_effect_snowaaa.htm
To view the experimental polygons please see:
http://www.weather.gov/buf/lespolygon
COORD...4231 7865 4242 7863 4253 7870 4255 7909 
        4236 7953 4225 7976 4199 7977 4201 7950 4215 7927 
        4221 7879 
TIME Y17M02D16T0800Z-Y17M02D16T2100Z

$$

NYZ019-020-162100-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170216T2100Z/
Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-
Including the cities of Jamestown and Olean
1237 PM EST Thu Feb 16 2017

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* LOCATIONS...Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. Greatest snow 
  amounts along the higher terrain of the Chautauqua Ridge.

* TIMING...Through late this afternoon.

* ACCUMULATIONS...An additional inch or so through early
  afternoon.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph.

* VISIBILITIES...A half mile or less at times.

* IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will produce very difficult 
  driving conditions with very poor visibility and deep snow 
  cover on roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

In lake effect snow the weather can vary from locally heavy snow
in narrow bands to clear skies just a few miles away. If you will
be traveling across the region be prepared for rapid changes in
road and visibility conditions.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can also be found at www.weather.gov/Buffalo.

Report snow accumulation to the National Weather Service in
Buffalo by sending an email to bufstorm.report@noaa.gov...posting
to the NWS Buffalo facebook page...or tweet...using the hashtag
bufwx

&&

Experimental content below...do not use operationally
Please see below links for more information on this experiment
http://www.weather.gov/buf/polygon_pdd
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/notification/
pns15lake_effect_snowaaa.htm
To view the experimental polygons please see:
http://www.weather.gov/buf/lespolygon
COORD...4231 7865 4242 7863 4253 7870 4255 7909 
        4236 7953 4225 7976 4199 7977 4201 7950 4215 7927 
        4221 7879 
TIME Y17M02D16T0800Z-Y17M02D16T2100Z

$$

NYZ001>006-170000-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170217T0000Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark,
Fair Haven, and Oswego
1237 PM EST Thu Feb 16 2017

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
THIS EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Southern Lake Ontario shoreline from Niagara 
  county to Oswego county.

* TIMING...Through early this evening.

* ACCUMULATIONS...An inch or less this afternoon.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* VISIBILITIES...A half mile or less at times.

* IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will produce difficult driving 
  conditions with poor visibility and snow covered roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

In lake effect snow the weather can vary from locally heavy snow
in narrow bands to clear skies just a few miles away. If you will
be traveling across the region be prepared for rapid changes in
road and visibility conditions.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can also be found at www.weather.gov/Buffalo.

Report snow accumulation to the National Weather Service in
Buffalo by sending an email to bufstorm.report@noaa.gov...posting
to the NWS Buffalo facebook page...or tweet...using the hashtag
bufwx

&&

$$

Church
496 
WWUS41 KBUF 161852
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
152 PM EST Thu Feb 16 2017

NYZ012-019-020-085-162000-
/O.CAN.KBUF.LE.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170216T2100Z/
Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, 
and Springville
152 PM EST Thu Feb 16 2017

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has cancelled the Lake
Effect Snow Warning.

Lake effect snows will continue to diminish late this afternoon
and evening with very little, if any, additional accumulation 
expected.

$$

NYZ001>006-162000-
/O.CAN.KBUF.LE.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170217T0000Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark,
Fair Haven, and Oswego
152 PM EST Thu Feb 16 2017

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has cancelled the Lake
Effect Snow Advisory.

Lake effect snows will continue to diminish late this afternoon
and evening with very little, if any, additional accumulation 
expected.

$$

Church

The office that day

Everything else NWS Buffalo, NY issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 15, 3:47 AM ESTLake Effect Snow AdvisoryBUFCayuga, Erie, Monroe, Niagara, Orleans, Oswego and 2 more34 hr
Feb 15, 3:47 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryBUFJefferson, Lewis33 hr

Nearby

Lake Effect Snow Warnings in New York, 2017Every lake effect snow warning in 2017

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.