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Winter Storm Watch 2, NWS Buffalo, NY

February 10, 201711 counties in New York

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this winter storm watch at Feb 10, 2017, 2:19 PM EST for 11 counties in New York. It took effect at Feb 12, 2017, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 10, 2017, 2:19 PM EST (19:19 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 12, 2017, 7:00 AM EST
Expired
Feb 11, 2017, 2:14 PM EST
In force
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

Counties Allegany County, NY, Cattaraugus County, NY, Cayuga County, NY, Chautauqua County, NY, Erie County, NY, Jefferson County, NY, Lewis County, NY, Monroe County, NY, Oswego County, NY, Wayne County, NY, Wyoming County, NY

The radar

The Buffalo radar (KBUF), 104 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:19 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Buffalo Intl Airport, NY (KBUF), launched 12:00Z, 7.3 hours before the alert went out and 101 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 12:00Z on 2017-02-10Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2017-02-10The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 49 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
1124 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
99 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
49 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
261 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

141 
WWUS41 KBUF 101919
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
219 PM EST Fri Feb 10 2017

NYZ006>008-110330-
/O.NEW.KBUF.WS.A.0002.170212T1200Z-170213T1800Z/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
219 PM EST Fri Feb 10 2017

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Winter Storm
Watch...which is in effect from Sunday morning through Monday
afternoon.

* LOCATIONS...Eastern Lake Ontario Region.

* TIMING...From early Sunday morning through early Monday 
  afternoon.

* HAZARDS...Heavy snow.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Snow potentially accumulating 6 to 12 inches. 

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
  Significant blowing snow possible Sunday night and into Monday
  morning.

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

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

* FORECASTER CONFIDENCE...Medium to High.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means that heavy snow and/or ice
accumulations are possible. If you are within the watch area...
remain alert to rapidly changing weather 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.

&&

$$

Thomas
4 follow-up statements
218 
WWUS41 KBUF 110241
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
941 PM EST Fri Feb 10 2017

NYZ006>008-111045-
/O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0002.170212T1200Z-170213T1800Z/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
941 PM EST Fri Feb 10 2017

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING
THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* LOCATIONS...Eastern Lake Ontario Region.

* TIMING...From early Sunday morning through early Monday 
  afternoon.

* HAZARDS...Heavy snow.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Snow potentially accumulating 6 to 12 inches.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. 
  Significant blowing snow possible Sunday night and into Monday 
  morning.

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

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

* FORECASTER CONFIDENCE...Medium to High.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means that heavy snow and/or ice
accumulations are possible. If you are within the watch area...
remain alert to rapidly changing weather 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.

&&

$$

SMITH
810 
WWUS41 KBUF 110919
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
419 AM EST Sat Feb 11 2017

NYZ003>005-111800-
/O.NEW.KBUF.WW.Y.0008.170212T0400Z-170212T1700Z/
/O.EXB.KBUF.WS.A.0002.170213T0000Z-170213T1800Z/
Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-
Including the cities of Rochester, Newark, and Fair Haven
419 AM EST Sat Feb 11 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON EST SUNDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Winter Weather 
Advisory for sleet and freezing rain...which is in effect from 11
PM this evening to noon EST Sunday. A Winter Storm Watch has also
been issued. This Winter Storm Watch is in effect from Sunday 
evening through Monday afternoon.

* LOCATIONS...Monroe...Wayne...and Northern Cayuga counties.

* TIMING...The Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from late 
  this evening through late Sunday morning. The Winter Storm 
  Watch is in effect from early Sunday evening through early 
  Monday afternoon.

* HAZARDS...Sleet and freezing rain late tonight and early Sunday
  then heavy snow with blowing snow Sunday night and Monday. 

* ACCUMULATIONS...Ice accumulating up to one tenth of an inch
  overnight and a few hundredths of an inch Sunday...leading to
  storm totals of up to one tenth of an inch. Snow accumulating 4
  to 7 inches Sunday night...and 2 to 4 inches Monday...leading to
  storm totals of 6 to 11 inches. 

* WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph Sunday night. 

* VISIBILITIES...Under a quarter of a mile at times Sunday night
  and Monday. 

* IMPACTS...Freezing rain tonight and Sunday morning could result
  in difficult driving conditions. Heavy snow and blowing snow
  Sunday night and Monday will produce poor driving conditions
  with poor visibility and potentially deep snow covered roads.

* FORECASTER CONFIDENCE FOR WATCH...High. 
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A Winter Storm Watch means that heavy snow accumulations are 
possible. 

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. 

&&

$$

NYZ012-111800-
/O.NEW.KBUF.WW.Y.0008.170212T0400Z-170212T1700Z/
/O.EXB.KBUF.WS.A.0002.170212T2100Z-170213T1800Z/
Wyoming-
Including the city of Warsaw
419 AM EST Sat Feb 11 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON EST SUNDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Winter
Weather Advisory for sleet and freezing rain...which is in effect
from 11 PM this evening to noon EST Sunday. A Winter Storm Watch 
has also been issued. This Winter Storm Watch is in effect from 
Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon.

* LOCATIONS...Wyoming County.

* TIMING...The Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from late 
  this evening through late Sunday morning. The Winter Storm 
  Watch is in effect from late Sunday afternoon through early 
  Monday afternoon.

* HAZARDS...Sleet and freezing rain late tonight and early Sunday
  then heavy snow with blowing snow Sunday night and Monday. 

* ACCUMULATIONS...Ice accumulating up to one tenth of an inch
  overnight and a few hundredths of an inch Sunday...leading to
  storm totals of up to one tenth of an inch. Snow accumulating 4
  to 7 inches Sunday night and an inch or two Monday...leading to
  storm totals of 6 to 10 inches. 

* VISIBILITIES...Under a quarter mile at times Sunday night and
  Monday. 

* IMPACTS...Freezing rain tonight and Sunday morning could result
  in difficult driving conditions. Heavy snow and blowing snow
  Sunday night and Monday will produce poor driving conditions
  with poor visibility and potentially deep snow covered roads. 

* FORECASTER CONFIDENCE FOR WATCH...High.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A Winter Storm Watch means that heavy snow accumulations are 
possible. 

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. 

&&

$$

NYZ001-002-010-011-013-014-111800-
/O.NEW.KBUF.WW.Y.0008.170212T0400Z-170212T1700Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee-Livingston-Ontario-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, Batavia, 
Geneseo, and Canandaigua
419 AM EST Sat Feb 11 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON EST SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Winter
Weather Advisory for Sleet and freezing rain...which is in effect
from 11 PM this evening to noon EST Sunday.

* LOCATIONS...Niagara Frontier...Genesee Valley and Finger Lakes
  Region. 

* TIMING...From late this evening through late Sunday morning.

* HAZARDS...Sleet and freezing rain.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Up to one tenth of an inch. 

* TEMPERATURES...Lows in the lower 30s overnight. Highs in the 
  upper 30s Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Freezing rain tonight and Sunday morning could result
  in difficult driving conditions. Sidewalks could become ice
  covered as well.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory is normally issued for a variety of
winter weather conditions such as light snow, sleet, and freezing
rain. 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. 

&&

$$

NYZ019>021-085-111800-
/O.EXB.KBUF.WS.A.0002.170212T2100Z-170213T1800Z/
Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Allegany-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Jamestown, Olean, Wellsville, 
Orchard Park, and Springville
419 AM EST Sat Feb 11 2017

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Winter Storm
Watch...which is in effect from Sunday afternoon through Monday
afternoon.

* LOCATIONS...The western Southern Tier, including Chautauqua, 
  Cattaraugus, Allegany and southern Erie counties. 

* TIMING...From late Sunday afternoon through early Monday 
  afternoon.

* HAZARDS...Heavy snow and blowing snow.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Snow potentially accumulating 6 to 12 inches. 

* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph Sunday night.

* VISIBILITIES...Under a quarter mile at times Sunday night and
  Monday. 

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

* FORECASTER CONFIDENCE FOR WATCH...High.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means that heavy snow accumulations are 
possible. 

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.

&&

$$

NYZ006>008-111800-
/O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0002.170212T1200Z-170213T1800Z/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
419 AM EST Sat Feb 11 2017

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING
THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* LOCATIONS...Eastern Lake Ontario Region.

* TIMING...From early Sunday morning through early Monday 
  afternoon.

* HAZARDS...Heavy snow and blowing snow.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Snow potentially accumulating 6 to 12 inches. 

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph Sunday
  night and Monday.

* VISIBILITIES...Near zero at times Sunday night and Monday.

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

* FORECASTER CONFIDENCE FOR WATCH...High.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means that heavy snow accumulations are 
possible. 

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.

&&

$$

RSH/JJR
733 
WWUS41 KBUF 111141
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
641 AM EST Sat Feb 11 2017

NYZ003>005-111945-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0008.170212T0400Z-170212T1700Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0002.170213T0000Z-170213T1800Z/
Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-
Including the cities of Rochester, Newark, and Fair Haven
641 AM EST Sat Feb 11 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS
EVENING TO NOON EST SUNDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING
THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* LOCATIONS...Monroe...Wayne...and Northern Cayuga counties.

* TIMING...The Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from late 
  this evening through late Sunday morning. The Winter Storm 
  Watch is in effect from early Sunday evening through early 
  Monday afternoon.

* HAZARDS...Sleet and freezing rain late tonight and early 
  Sunday then heavy snow with blowing snow Sunday night and 
  Monday.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Ice accumulating up to one tenth of an inch 
  overnight and a few hundredths of an inch Sunday...leading to 
  storm totals of up to one tenth of an inch. Snow accumulating 
  4 to 7 inches Sunday night...and 2 to 4 inches Monday...
  leading to storm totals of 6 to 11 inches.

* WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph Sunday night.

* VISIBILITIES...Under a quarter of a mile at times Sunday night 
  and Monday.

* IMPACTS...Freezing rain tonight and Sunday morning could 
  result in difficult driving conditions. Heavy snow and blowing 
  snow Sunday night and Monday will produce poor driving 
  conditions with poor visibility and potentially deep snow 
  covered roads.

* FORECASTER CONFIDENCE FOR WATCH...High.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A Winter Storm Watch means that heavy snow accumulations are
possible.

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.

&&

$$

NYZ012-111945-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0008.170212T0400Z-170212T1700Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0002.170212T2100Z-170213T1800Z/
Wyoming-
Including the city of Warsaw
641 AM EST Sat Feb 11 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS
EVENING TO NOON EST SUNDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* LOCATIONS...Wyoming County.

* TIMING...The Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from late 
  this evening through late Sunday morning. The Winter Storm 
  Watch is in effect from late Sunday afternoon through early 
  Monday afternoon.

* HAZARDS...Sleet and freezing rain late tonight and early 
  Sunday then heavy snow with blowing snow Sunday night and 
  Monday.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Ice accumulating up to one tenth of an inch 
  overnight and a few hundredths of an inch Sunday...leading to 
  storm totals of up to one tenth of an inch. Snow accumulating 
  4 to 7 inches Sunday night and an inch or two Monday...leading 
  to storm totals of 6 to 10 inches.

* VISIBILITIES...Under a quarter mile at times Sunday night and 
  Monday.

* IMPACTS...Freezing rain tonight and Sunday morning could 
  result in difficult driving conditions. Heavy snow and blowing 
  snow Sunday night and Monday will produce poor driving 
  conditions with poor visibility and potentially deep snow 
  covered roads.

* FORECASTER CONFIDENCE FOR WATCH...High.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A Winter Storm Watch means that heavy snow accumulations are
possible.

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.

&&

$$

NYZ001-002-010-011-013-014-111945-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0008.170212T0400Z-170212T1700Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee-Livingston-Ontario-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, Batavia, 
Geneseo, and Canandaigua
641 AM EST Sat Feb 11 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS
EVENING TO NOON EST SUNDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Niagara Frontier...Genesee Valley and Finger Lakes 
  Region.

* TIMING...From late this evening through late Sunday morning.

* HAZARDS...Sleet and freezing rain.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Up to one tenth of an inch.

* TEMPERATURES...Lows in the lower 30s overnight. Highs in the 
  upper 30s Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Freezing rain tonight and Sunday morning could 
  result in difficult driving conditions. Sidewalks could become 
  ice covered as well.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory is normally issued for a variety of
winter weather conditions such as light snow, sleet, and freezing
rain. 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.

&&

$$

NYZ006>008-111945-
/O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0002.170212T1200Z-170213T1800Z/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
641 AM EST Sat Feb 11 2017

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING
THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* LOCATIONS...Eastern Lake Ontario Region.

* TIMING...From early Sunday morning through early Monday 
  afternoon.

* HAZARDS...Heavy snow and blowing snow.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Snow potentially accumulating 6 to 12 inches.

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph Sunday 
  night and Monday.

* VISIBILITIES...Near zero at times Sunday night and Monday.

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

* FORECASTER CONFIDENCE FOR WATCH...High.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means that heavy snow accumulations are
possible.

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.

&&

$$

NYZ019>021-085-111945-
/O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0002.170212T2100Z-170213T1800Z/
Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Allegany-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Jamestown, Olean, Wellsville, 
Orchard Park, and Springville
641 AM EST Sat Feb 11 2017

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* LOCATIONS...The western Southern Tier, including Chautauqua, 
  Cattaraugus, Allegany and southern Erie counties.

* TIMING...From late Sunday afternoon through early Monday 
  afternoon.

* HAZARDS...Heavy snow and blowing snow.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Snow potentially accumulating 6 to 12 inches.

* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph Sunday night.

* VISIBILITIES...Under a quarter mile at times Sunday night and 
  Monday.

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

* FORECASTER CONFIDENCE FOR WATCH...High.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means that heavy snow accumulations are
possible.

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.

&&

$$
045 
WWUS41 KBUF 111914
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
214 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2017

NYZ003-120315-
/O.CAN.KBUF.WS.A.0002.170213T0000Z-170213T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KBUF.WW.Y.0008.170212T0900Z-170213T1200Z/
Monroe-
Including the city of Rochester
214 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM
EST MONDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has cancelled the Winter
Storm Watch.

* LOCATIONS...Monroe...Wayne...and Northern Cayuga counties.

* TIMING...From late tonight through early Monday morning.

* HAZARDS...Snow...freezing rain...sleet...and blowing snow.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulating up to 2 inches Sunday...2 to 
  4 inches Sunday night...and an inch or less Monday...leading 
  to storm totals of 3 to 6 inches. Ice accumulating a few 
  hundredths of an inch overnight and up to one third of an inch 
  Sunday...leading to storm totals of up to one third of an 
  inch.

* WINDS...Increasing to northwest 25 to 35 mph Sunday night with
  gusts up to 45 mph.

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

* IMPACTS...Freezing rain late tonight and Sunday will result in
  difficult driving conditions. Snow and blowing snow Sunday night
  and Monday will produce poor 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, sleet, and freezing
rain. 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.

&&

$$

NYZ012-120315-
/O.UPG.KBUF.WS.A.0002.170212T2100Z-170213T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.WS.W.0002.170212T2100Z-170213T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KBUF.WW.Y.0008.170212T0800Z-170212T2100Z/
Wyoming-
Including the city of Warsaw
214 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 4 PM EST
SUNDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 1 PM EST
MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Winter Storm
Warning for Heavy Snow...which is in effect from 4 PM Sunday to 1
PM EST Monday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect.

* LOCATIONS...Wyoming County.

* TIMING...The Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from late 
  tonight through late Sunday afternoon. The Winter Storm 
  Warning is in effect from late Sunday afternoon through early 
  Monday afternoon.

* HAZARDS...Freezing rain...Heavy snow...and blowing snow.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulating an inch or less Sunday...4 
  to 8 inches Sunday night...and 1 to 2 inches Monday...leading 
  to storm totals of 5 to 10 inches. Ice accumulating a few 
  hundredths of an inch overnight and a few hundredths of an 
  inch Sunday...leading to storm totals of a few hundredths of 
  an inch.

* WINDS...Winds increasing to west 15 to 25 mph Sunday night with
  gusts up to 35 mph.

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


* IMPACTS...Freezing rain late tonight and early Sunday morning
  will result in difficult driving conditions. Heavy snow and
  blowing snow Sunday night and Monday will produce poor driving
  conditions with poor visibility and potentially deep snow
  covered roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A Winter Storm Warning is issued when severe winter weather is
expected. Heavy snow and/or ice will cause hazardous driving
conditions. If you will be traveling in the warning area you
should choose an alternate route if possible, or you should use
extreme caution if travel is unavoidable.

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.

&&

$$

NYZ004-005-120315-
/O.UPG.KBUF.WS.A.0002.170213T0000Z-170213T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.WS.W.0002.170212T1800Z-170213T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KBUF.WW.Y.0008.170212T0900Z-170212T1800Z/
Wayne-Northern Cayuga-
Including the cities of Newark and Fair Haven
214 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 1 PM EST
SUNDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 1 PM EST
MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Winter Storm
Warning for Heavy snow...which is in effect from 1 PM Sunday to 1
PM EST Monday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect.

* LOCATIONS...Wayne...and Northern Cayuga counties.

* TIMING...The Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from late 
  tonight through early Sunday afternoon. The Winter Storm 
  Warning is in effect from early Sunday afternoon through early 
  Monday afternoon.

* HAZARDS...Freezing rain...heavy snow...sleet...and blowing snow.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulating 2 to 4 inches Sunday...4 to 7
  inches Sunday night...and 1 to 3 inches Monday...leading to
  storm totals of 7 to 13 inches. Ice accumulating up to one tenth
  of an inch Sunday.

* WINDS...Increasing to northwest 20 to 30 mph Sunday night with
  gusts up to 45 mph.

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

* IMPACTS...Freezing rain late tonight and Sunday could result in
  difficult driving conditions. Heavy snow and blowing snow Sunday
  night and Monday will produce poor driving conditions with poor
  visibility and potentially deep snow covered roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A Winter Storm Warning is issued when severe winter weather is
expected. Heavy snow and/or ice will cause hazardous driving
conditions. If you will be traveling in the warning area you
should choose an alternate route if possible, or you should use
extreme caution if travel is unavoidable.

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.

&&

$$

NYZ006>008-120315-
/O.UPG.KBUF.WS.A.0002.170212T1200Z-170213T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.WS.W.0002.170212T1200Z-170213T1800Z/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
214 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 1 PM EST
MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Winter Storm
Warning for Heavy snow...which is in effect from 7 AM Sunday to 1
PM EST Monday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect.

* LOCATIONS...Eastern Lake Ontario Region.

* TIMING...From early Sunday morning through early Monday 
  afternoon.

* HAZARDS...Heavy snow.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulating 4 to 7 inches Sunday...4 to 7
  inches Sunday night...and up to 2 inches Monday...leading to
  storm totals of 8 to 16 inches.

* WINDS...Increasing to west 15 to 25 mph Sunday night with gust
  up to 35 mph.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning is issued when severe winter weather is
expected. Heavy snow and/or ice will cause hazardous driving
conditions. If you will be traveling in the warning area you
should choose an alternate route if possible, or you should use
extreme caution if travel is unavoidable.

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.

&&

$$

NYZ019-020-085-120315-
/O.UPG.KBUF.WS.A.0002.170212T2100Z-170213T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.WS.W.0002.170212T2100Z-170213T1800Z/
Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, 
and Springville
214 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 1 PM EST
MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Winter Storm
Warning for Heavy snow and blowing snow...which is in effect from
4 PM Sunday to 1 PM EST Monday. The Winter Storm Watch is no
longer in effect.

* LOCATIONS...The western Southern Tier, including Chautauqua, 
  Cattaraugus, Allegany and southern Erie counties.

* TIMING...From late Sunday afternoon through early Monday 
  afternoon.

* HAZARDS...Heavy snow and blowing snow.

* ACCUMULATIONS...An inch or less Sunday...5 to 9 inches Sunday
  night...and up to 2 inches Monday...leading to storm totals of 6
  to 12 inches.

* WINDS...Becoming west 25 to 35 mph Sunday night with gusts up to
  45 mph.

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

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning is issued when severe winter weather is
expected. Heavy snow and/or ice will cause hazardous driving
conditions. If you will be traveling in the warning area you
should choose an alternate route if possible, or you should use
extreme caution if travel is unavoidable.

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.

&&

$$

NYZ021-120315-
/O.UPG.KBUF.WS.A.0002.170212T2100Z-170213T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.WW.Y.0009.170212T2100Z-170213T1200Z/
Allegany-
Including the city of Wellsville
214 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 7 AM EST
MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Winter
Weather Advisory for Snow and blowing snow...which is in effect
from 4 PM Sunday to 7 AM EST Monday. The Winter Storm Watch is no
longer in effect.

* LOCATIONS...Allegany County.

* TIMING...From late Sunday afternoon through early Monday 
  morning.

* HAZARDS...Snow and blowing snow.

* ACCUMULATIONS...3 to 6 inches Sunday night...and around an inch
  early Monday morning...leading to storm totals of 4 to 7 inches.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow and blowing snow will produce difficult
  driving conditions with poor visibility and potentially deep
  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.

&&

$$

NYZ001-002-010-011-013-014-120315-
/O.EXT.KBUF.WW.Y.0008.170212T0900Z-170213T1200Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee-Livingston-Ontario-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, Batavia, 
Geneseo, and Canandaigua
214 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM
EST MONDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Niagara Frontier...Genesee Valley and Western Finger
Lakes Region.

* TIMING...From late tonight through early Monday morning.

* HAZARDS...Freezing rain...snow...and blowing snow.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulating an inch or less Sunday...3 
  to 6 inches Sunday night...and an inch or less Monday...
  leading to storm totals of 4 to 7 inches. Ice accumulating a 
  few hundredths of an inch overnight and up to one third of an 
  inch Sunday...leading to storm totals of up to one third of 
  an inch.

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

* WINDS...Increasing to northwest 15 to 25 mph Sunday night with
  gusts up to 35 mph.

* IMPACTS...Freezing rain tonight and Sunday morning could 
  result in difficult driving conditions. Sidewalks could become 
  ice covered as well. Snow and blowing snow Sunday night
  and Monday will produce poor 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, sleet, and freezing
rain. 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 10, 4:33 AM ESTLake Effect Snow WarningBUFCayuga, Monroe, Wayne8 hr
Feb 10, 5:04 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementBUFMonroe, Wayne71 min
Feb 10, 6:00 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementBUFMonroe, Wayne60 min
Feb 10, 7:16 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementBUFWayne74 min
Feb 10, 8:33 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementBUFWayne72 min

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Winter Storm Watches in New York, 2017Every winter storm watch 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.