Alert archive / New York / Winter Storm Watches in 2017
Winter Storm Watch 3, NWS Buffalo, NY
NWS Buffalo, NY issued this winter storm watch at Mar 11, 2017, 2:42 PM EST for 16 counties in New York. It took effect at Mar 13, 2017, 8:00 PM EDT. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 11, 2017, 2:42 PM EST (19:42 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 13, 2017, 8:00 PM EDT
- Expired
- Mar 13, 2017, 4:43 AM EDT
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Buffalo, NY
Counties Allegany County, NY, Cattaraugus County, NY, Cayuga County, NY, Chautauqua County, NY, Erie County, NY, Genesee County, NY, Jefferson County, NY, Lewis County, NY, Livingston County, NY, Monroe County, NY, Niagara County, NY, Ontario County, NY, Orleans County, NY, Oswego County, NY, Wayne County, NY, Wyoming County, NY
The radar
The Buffalo radar (KBUF), 90 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:45 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Buffalo Intl Airport, NY (KBUF), launched 12:00Z, 7.7 hours before the alert went out and 87 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 775 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 102 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 48 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 88 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
046 WWUS41 KBUF 111942 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 242 PM EST Sat Mar 11 2017 NYZ006>008-120345- /O.NEW.KBUF.WC.Y.0003.170312T0600Z-170312T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.WS.A.0003.170314T0400Z-170316T0000Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 242 PM EST Sat Mar 11 2017 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM EST TO 8 AM EDT SUNDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Wind Chill Advisory...which is in effect from 1 AM EST to 8 AM EDT Sunday. A Winter Storm Watch has also been issued. This Winter Storm Watch is in effect from late Monday night through Wednesday evening. * LOCATIONS...Oswego...Jefferson and Lewis counties. * TIMING...The Wind Chill Advisory is in effect from overnight tonight through early Sunday morning. The Winter Storm Watch is in effect from late Monday evening through early Wednesday evening. * WINDS...North 10 to 20 mph. * WIND CHILL VALUES...As low as 20 below. * IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and cold temperatures overnight will bring dangerously cold conditions for exposed skin. Frostbite could occur with less then 30 minutes of exposure. Heavy snow and blowing snow could produce very difficult driving conditions with very poor visibility and deep snow cover on roads Monday night through Wednesday evening. * HAZARDS...Bitter wind chills and heavy snow. * ACCUMULATIONS...7 to 14 inches are possible Monday night through Wednesday evening. * VISIBILITIES...As low as a half mile at times. * FORECASTER CONFIDENCE...Medium concerning the watch due uncertainty in the exact track of the storm system. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory is issued when strong wind will combine with cold temperatures to create dangerously cold conditions for exposed skin. The wind will make it feel like it is 15 degrees below zero or colder for a period of several hours. If you will be outdoors use common sense and dress warmly...making sure that all exposed skin is covered. If possible...avoid prolonged exposure to the cold to prevent frostbite and hypothermia. 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. && $$ NYZ001-002-010>012-019>021-085-120345- /O.NEW.KBUF.WS.A.0003.170314T0000Z-170316T0000Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua- Cattaraugus-Allegany-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Wellsville, Orchard Park, and Springville 242 PM EST Sat Mar 11 2017 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Winter Storm Watch...which is in effect from Monday evening through Wednesday evening. * LOCATIONS...Niagara Frontier and the western Southern Tier. * TIMING...From early Monday evening through early Wednesday evening. * HAZARDS...Heavy snow and blowing snow. * ACCUMULATIONS...7 to 14 inches are possible. * WINDS...North 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * VISIBILITIES...As low as a half mile at times. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow and blowing snow could produce very difficult driving conditions with very poor visibility and deep snow cover on roads. * FORECASTER CONFIDENCE...Medium due to the uncertainty in the exact track of the storm system. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means that heavy snow and/or ice accumulations are possible. If you are within the watch area... remain alert to rapidly changing weather conditions. && $$ NYZ003>005-013-014-120345- /O.NEW.KBUF.WS.A.0003.170314T0000Z-170316T0000Z/ Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Livingston-Ontario- Including the cities of Rochester, Newark, Fair Haven, Geneseo, and Canandaigua 242 PM EST Sat Mar 11 2017 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Winter Storm Watch...which is in effect from Monday evening through Wednesday evening. * LOCATIONS...Monroe...Wayne...Northern Cayuga...Livingston and Ontario counties. * TIMING...From early Monday evening through early Wednesday evening. * HAZARDS...Heavy snow and blowing snow. * ACCUMULATIONS...8 to 15 inches are possible. * WINDS...North 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * VISIBILITIES...As low as a half mile at times. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow and blowing snow could produce very difficult driving conditions with very poor visibility and deep snow cover on roads. * FORECASTER CONFIDENCE...Medium due to the uncertainty in the exact track of the storm system. 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. && $$ TMA/JJR
5 follow-up statements
838 WWUS41 KBUF 120316 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1016 PM EST Sat Mar 11 2017 NYZ006>008-121130- /O.CON.KBUF.WC.Y.0003.170312T0600Z-170312T1200Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0003.170314T0400Z-170316T0000Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 1016 PM EST Sat Mar 11 2017 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * LOCATIONS...Oswego...Jefferson and Lewis counties. * TIMING...The Wind Chill Advisory is in effect from overnight tonight through early Sunday morning. The Winter Storm Watch is in effect from late Monday evening through early Wednesday evening. * WINDS...North 10 to 20 mph. * WIND CHILL VALUES...As low as 20 below. * IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and cold temperatures overnight will bring dangerously cold conditions for exposed skin. Frostbite could occur with less then 30 minutes of exposure. Heavy snow and blowing snow could produce very difficult driving conditions with very poor visibility and deep snow cover on roads Monday night through Wednesday evening. * HAZARDS...Heavy snow. * ACCUMULATIONS...7 to 14 inches are possible. * VISIBILITIES...As low as a half mile at times. * FORECASTER CONFIDENCE...Medium concerning the watch due uncertainty in the exact track of the storm system. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory is issued when strong wind will combine with cold temperatures to create dangerously cold conditions for exposed skin. The wind will make it feel like it is 15 degrees below zero or colder for a period of several hours. If you will be outdoors use common sense and dress warmly...making sure that all exposed skin is covered. If possible...avoid prolonged exposure to the cold to prevent frostbite and hypothermia. 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. && $$ NYZ001-002-010>012-019>021-085-121130- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0003.170314T0000Z-170316T0000Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua- Cattaraugus-Allegany-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Wellsville, Orchard Park, and Springville 1016 PM EST Sat Mar 11 2017 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * LOCATIONS...Niagara Frontier and the western Southern Tier. * TIMING...From early Monday evening through early Wednesday evening. * HAZARDS...Heavy snow. * ACCUMULATIONS...7 to 14 inches are possible. * WINDS...North 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * VISIBILITIES...As low as a half mile at times. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow and blowing snow could produce very difficult driving conditions with very poor visibility and deep snow cover on roads. * FORECASTER CONFIDENCE...Medium due to the uncertainty in the exact track of the storm system. 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. && $$ NYZ003>005-013-014-121130- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0003.170314T0000Z-170316T0000Z/ Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Livingston-Ontario- Including the cities of Rochester, Newark, Fair Haven, Geneseo, and Canandaigua 1016 PM EST Sat Mar 11 2017 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * LOCATIONS...Monroe...Wayne...Northern Cayuga...Livingston and Ontario counties. * TIMING...From early Monday evening through early Wednesday evening. * HAZARDS...Heavy snow. * ACCUMULATIONS...8 to 15 inches are possible. * WINDS...North 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * VISIBILITIES...As low as a half mile at times. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow and blowing snow could produce very difficult driving conditions with very poor visibility and deep snow cover on roads. * FORECASTER CONFIDENCE...Medium due to the uncertainty in the exact track of the storm system. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means that heavy snow and/or ice accumulations are possible. If you are within the watch area... remain alert to rapidly changing weather conditions. && $$
914 WWUS41 KBUF 121148 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 748 AM EDT Sun Mar 12 2017 NYZ006>008-122000- /O.CAN.KBUF.WC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170312T1200Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0003.170314T0400Z-170316T0000Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 748 AM EDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Buffalo has cancelled the Wind Chill Advisory. * LOCATIONS...Oswego...Jefferson and Lewis counties. * TIMING...From midnight Tuesday through early Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow and blowing snow could produce very difficult driving conditions with very poor visibility and deep snow cover on roads Monday night through Wednesday evening. * HAZARDS...Heavy snow. * ACCUMULATIONS...8 to 15 inches are possible. * VISIBILITIES...As low as a quarter mile at times. * FORECASTER CONFIDENCE...Medium concerning the watch due uncertainty in the exact track of the storm system. 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. && $$ NYZ001-002-010>012-019>021-085-122000- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0003.170314T0000Z-170316T0000Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua- Cattaraugus-Allegany-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Wellsville, Orchard Park, and Springville 748 AM EDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * LOCATIONS...Niagara Frontier and the western Southern Tier. * TIMING...From early Monday evening through early Wednesday evening. * HAZARDS...Heavy snow and blowing snow. * ACCUMULATIONS...8 to 15 inches are possible. * WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph. * VISIBILITIES...As low as a quarter mile at times. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow and blowing snow could produce very difficult driving conditions with very poor visibility and deep snow cover on roads. * FORECASTER CONFIDENCE...Medium due to the uncertainty in the exact track of the storm system. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means that heavy snow and/or ice accumulations are possible. If you are within the watch area... remain alert to rapidly changing weather conditions. && $$ NYZ003>005-013-014-122000- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0003.170314T0000Z-170316T0000Z/ Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Livingston-Ontario- Including the cities of Rochester, Newark, Fair Haven, Geneseo, and Canandaigua 748 AM EDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * LOCATIONS...Monroe...Wayne...Northern Cayuga...Livingston and Ontario counties. * TIMING...From early Monday evening through early Wednesday evening. * HAZARDS...Heavy snow and blowing snow. * ACCUMULATIONS...9 to 17 inches are possible. * WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph. * VISIBILITIES...As low as a quarter mile at times. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow and blowing snow could produce very difficult driving conditions with very poor visibility and deep snow cover on roads. * FORECASTER CONFIDENCE...Medium due to the uncertainty in the exact track of the storm system. 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. && $$ TMA
526 WWUS41 KBUF 121907 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 307 PM EDT Sun Mar 12 2017 NYZ001-002-130315- /O.UPG.KBUF.WS.A.0003.170314T0000Z-170316T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.WS.W.0003.170314T0000Z-170316T0000Z/ Niagara-Orleans- Including the cities of Niagara Falls and Medina 307 PM EDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM MONDAY TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow...which is in effect from 8 PM Monday to 8 PM EDT Wednesday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect. * LOCATIONS...Niagara and Orleans counties. * TIMING...From early Monday evening through early Wednesday evening. * HAZARDS...Heavy snow and blowing snow. * ACCUMULATIONS...1 to 2 inches Monday night...3 to 5 inches Tuesday...3 to 6 inches Tuesday night...and 1 to 3 inches Wednesday...leading to storm totals of 8 to 16 inches. * WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * VISIBILITIES...As low as a half mile at times. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow and blowing snow could produce very difficult driving conditions with very poor visibility and deep snow cover on roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning is issued when severe winter weather is expected. Heavy snow and/or ice will cause hazardous driving conditions. If you will be traveling in the warning area you should choose an alternate route if possible, or you should use extreme caution if travel is unavoidable. && $$ NYZ010>012-085-130315- /O.UPG.KBUF.WS.A.0003.170314T0000Z-170316T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.WS.W.0003.170314T0000Z-170316T0000Z/ Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville 307 PM EDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM MONDAY TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow...which is in effect from 8 PM Monday to 8 PM EDT Wednesday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect. * LOCATIONS...Erie, Genesee and Wyoming counties. * TIMING...From early Monday evening through early Wednesday evening. * HAZARDS...Heavy snow and blowing snow. * ACCUMULATIONS...Around 2 inches Monday night...2 to 4 inches Tuesday...3 to 5 inches Tuesday night...and 1 to 2 inches Wednesday...leading to storm totals of 7 to 14 inches. * WINDS...North 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 could produce very difficult driving conditions with very poor visibility and deep snow cover on 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. && $$ NYZ019-020-130315- /O.UPG.KBUF.WS.A.0003.170314T0000Z-170316T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.WS.W.0003.170314T0000Z-170316T0000Z/ Chautauqua-Cattaraugus- Including the cities of Jamestown and Olean 307 PM EDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM MONDAY TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow...which is in effect from 8 PM Monday to 8 PM EDT Wednesday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect. * LOCATIONS...Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties. * TIMING...From early Monday evening through early Wednesday evening. * HAZARDS...Heavy snow and blowing snow. * ACCUMULATIONS...Around 2 inches Monday night...3 to 5 inches Tuesday...3 to 6 inches Tuesday night...and 1 to 3 inches Wednesday...leading to storm totals of 8 to 16 inches. * WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * VISIBILITIES...As low as a half mile at times. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow and blowing snow could produce very difficult driving conditions with very poor visibility and deep snow cover on roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning is issued when severe winter weather is expected. Heavy snow and/or ice will cause hazardous driving conditions. If you will be traveling in the warning area you should choose an alternate route if possible, or you should use extreme caution if travel is unavoidable. && $$ NYZ013-014-021-130315- /O.UPG.KBUF.WS.A.0003.170314T0000Z-170316T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.WS.W.0003.170314T0000Z-170316T0000Z/ Livingston-Ontario-Allegany- Including the cities of Geneseo, Canandaigua, and Wellsville 307 PM EDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM MONDAY TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow...which is in effect from 8 PM Monday to 8 PM EDT Wednesday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect. * LOCATIONS...Livingston...Ontario and Allegany counties. * TIMING...From early Monday evening through early Wednesday evening. * HAZARDS...Heavy snow and blowing snow. * ACCUMULATIONS...1 to 2 inches Monday night...3 to 5 inches Tuesday...2 to 4 inches Tuesday night...and 1 to 3 inches Wednesday...leading to storm totals of 6 to 12 inches. * WINDS...North 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 could produce very difficult driving conditions with very poor visibility and deep snow cover on 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. && $$ NYZ003>005-130315- /O.UPG.KBUF.WS.A.0003.170314T0000Z-170316T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.WS.W.0003.170314T0000Z-170316T0000Z/ Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga- Including the cities of Rochester, Newark, and Fair Haven 307 PM EDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM MONDAY TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow...which is in effect from 8 PM Monday to 8 PM EDT Wednesday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect. * LOCATIONS...Monroe...Wayne and Northern Cayuga counties. * TIMING...From early Monday evening through early Wednesday evening. * HAZARDS...Heavy snow and blowing snow. * ACCUMULATIONS...1 to 2 inches Monday night...3 to 5 inches Tuesday...3 to 6 inches Tuesday night...3 to 5 inches Wednesday...and an inch or less Wednesday evening...leading to storm totals of 8 to 16 inches. * WINDS...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * VISIBILITIES...As low as a half mile at times. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow and blowing snow could produce very difficult driving conditions with very poor visibility and deep snow cover on roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning is issued when severe winter weather is expected. Heavy snow and/or ice will cause hazardous driving conditions. If you will be traveling in the warning area you should choose an alternate route if possible, or you should use extreme caution if travel is unavoidable. && $$ NYZ006-130315- /O.UPG.KBUF.WS.A.0003.170314T0400Z-170316T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.WS.W.0003.170314T0400Z-170316T0000Z/ Oswego- Including the city of Oswego 307 PM EDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT MONDAY NIGHT TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow...which is in effect from midnight Monday night to 8 PM EDT Wednesday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect. * LOCATIONS...Oswego county. * TIMING...From midnight Tuesday through early Wednesday evening. * HAZARDS...Heavy snow and blowing snow. * ACCUMULATIONS...An inch or less overnight Monday night...1 to 3 inches Tuesday...3 to 6 inches Tuesday night...3 to 5 inches Wednesday...and an inch or less Wednesday evening...leading to storm totals of 8 to 15 inches. * WINDS...North 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 could produce very difficult driving conditions with very poor visibility and deep snow cover on 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. && $$ NYZ007-008-130315- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0003.170314T0400Z-170316T0000Z/ Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville 307 PM EDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * LOCATIONS...Jefferson and Lewis counties. * TIMING...From midnight Tuesday through early Wednesday evening. * HAZARDS...Heavy snow and blowing snow. * ACCUMULATIONS...5 to 9 inches are possible. * VISIBILITIES...As low as a half mile at times. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow and blowing snow could produce very difficult driving conditions with very poor visibility and deep snow cover on roads Monday night through Wednesday evening. * FORECASTER CONFIDENCE...Medium concerning the watch due uncertainty in the exact track of the storm system. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means that heavy snow and/or ice accumulations are possible. If you are within the watch area... remain alert to rapidly changing weather conditions. && $$ TMA/JJR
521 WWUS41 KBUF 130128 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 928 PM EDT Sun Mar 12 2017 NYZ001-002-130930- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0003.170314T0000Z-170316T0000Z/ Niagara-Orleans- Including the cities of Niagara Falls and Medina 928 PM EDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM MONDAY TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * LOCATIONS...Niagara and Orleans counties. * TIMING...From early Monday evening through early Wednesday evening. * HAZARDS...Heavy snow and blowing snow. * ACCUMULATIONS...1 to 2 inches Monday night...3 to 5 inches Tuesday...3 to 6 inches Tuesday night...and 1 to 3 inches Wednesday...leading to storm totals of 8 to 16 inches. * WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * VISIBILITIES...As low as a half mile at times. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow and blowing snow could produce very difficult driving conditions with very poor visibility and deep snow cover on 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. && $$ NYZ010>012-085-130930- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0003.170314T0000Z-170316T0000Z/ Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville 928 PM EDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM MONDAY TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * LOCATIONS...Erie, Genesee and Wyoming counties. * TIMING...From early Monday evening through early Wednesday evening. * HAZARDS...Heavy snow and blowing snow. * ACCUMULATIONS...Around 2 inches Monday night...2 to 4 inches Tuesday...3 to 5 inches Tuesday night...and 1 to 2 inches Wednesday...leading to storm totals of 7 to 14 inches. * WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * VISIBILITIES...As low as a half mile at times. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow and blowing snow could produce very difficult driving conditions with very poor visibility and deep snow cover on roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning is issued when severe winter weather is expected. Heavy snow and/or ice will cause hazardous driving conditions. If you will be traveling in the warning area you should choose an alternate route if possible, or you should use extreme caution if travel is unavoidable. && $$ NYZ019-020-130930- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0003.170314T0000Z-170316T0000Z/ Chautauqua-Cattaraugus- Including the cities of Jamestown and Olean 928 PM EDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM MONDAY TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * LOCATIONS...Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties. * TIMING...From early Monday evening through early Wednesday evening. * HAZARDS...Heavy snow and blowing snow. * ACCUMULATIONS...Around 2 inches Monday night...3 to 5 inches Tuesday...3 to 6 inches Tuesday night...and 1 to 3 inches Wednesday...leading to storm totals of 8 to 16 inches. * WINDS...North 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 could produce very difficult driving conditions with very poor visibility and deep snow cover on 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. && $$ NYZ013-014-021-130930- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0003.170314T0000Z-170316T0000Z/ Livingston-Ontario-Allegany- Including the cities of Geneseo, Canandaigua, and Wellsville 928 PM EDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM MONDAY TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * LOCATIONS...Livingston...Ontario and Allegany counties. * TIMING...From early Monday evening through early Wednesday evening. * HAZARDS...Heavy snow and blowing snow. * ACCUMULATIONS...1 to 2 inches Monday night...3 to 5 inches Tuesday...2 to 4 inches Tuesday night...and 1 to 3 inches Wednesday...leading to storm totals of 6 to 12 inches. * WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * VISIBILITIES...As low as a half mile at times. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow and blowing snow could produce very difficult driving conditions with very poor visibility and deep snow cover on roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning is issued when severe winter weather is expected. Heavy snow and/or ice will cause hazardous driving conditions. If you will be traveling in the warning area you should choose an alternate route if possible, or you should use extreme caution if travel is unavoidable. && $$ NYZ003>005-130930- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0003.170314T0000Z-170316T0000Z/ Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga- Including the cities of Rochester, Newark, and Fair Haven 928 PM EDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM MONDAY TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * LOCATIONS...Monroe...Wayne and Northern Cayuga counties. * TIMING...From early Monday evening through early Wednesday evening. * HAZARDS...Heavy snow and blowing snow. * ACCUMULATIONS...1 to 2 inches Monday night...3 to 5 inches Tuesday...3 to 6 inches Tuesday night...3 to 5 inches Wednesday...and an inch or less Wednesday evening...leading to storm totals of 8 to 16 inches. * WINDS...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * VISIBILITIES...As low as a half mile at times. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow and blowing snow could produce very difficult driving conditions with very poor visibility and deep snow cover on 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. && $$ NYZ006-130930- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0003.170314T0400Z-170316T0000Z/ Oswego- Including the city of Oswego 928 PM EDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT MONDAY NIGHT TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * LOCATIONS...Oswego county. * TIMING...From midnight Tuesday through early Wednesday evening. * HAZARDS...Heavy snow and blowing snow. * ACCUMULATIONS...An inch or less overnight Monday night...1 to 3 inches Tuesday...3 to 6 inches Tuesday night...3 to 5 inches Wednesday...and an inch or less Wednesday evening...leading to storm totals of 8 to 15 inches. * WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * VISIBILITIES...As low as a half mile at times. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow and blowing snow could produce very difficult driving conditions with very poor visibility and deep snow cover on roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning is issued when severe winter weather is expected. Heavy snow and/or ice will cause hazardous driving conditions. If you will be traveling in the warning area you should choose an alternate route if possible, or you should use extreme caution if travel is unavoidable. && $$ NYZ007-008-130930- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0003.170314T0400Z-170316T0000Z/ Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville 928 PM EDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * LOCATIONS...Jefferson and Lewis counties. * TIMING...From midnight Tuesday through early Wednesday evening. * HAZARDS...Heavy snow and blowing snow. * ACCUMULATIONS...5 to 9 inches are possible. * VISIBILITIES...As low as a half mile at times. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow and blowing snow could produce very difficult driving conditions with very poor visibility and deep snow cover on roads Monday night through Wednesday evening. * FORECASTER CONFIDENCE...Medium concerning the watch due uncertainty in the exact track of the storm system. 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. && $$
441 WWUS41 KBUF 130843 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 443 AM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017 NYZ007-008-131645- /O.UPG.KBUF.WS.A.0003.170314T0400Z-170316T0000Z/ /O.EXA.KBUF.WS.W.0003.170314T0400Z-170316T0000Z/ Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville 443 AM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Heavy snow and blowing snow...which is in effect from midnight tonight to 8 PM EDT Wednesday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect. * LOCATIONS...Jefferson and Lewis counties. Highest accumulations across the Tug Hill with lowest amounts toward the Lake Ontario and Saint Lawrence River shorelines. * TIMING...From midnight tonight through early Wednesday evening. * HAZARDS...Moderate to at times heavy snow and blowing snow. * ACCUMULATIONS...An inch or less overnight...2 to 4 inches Tuesday...3 to 5 inches Tuesday night...and 1 to 3 inches Wednesday...leading to storm totals of 7 to 13 inches. * VISIBILITIES...As low as a half mile at times. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow and blowing snow could produce very difficult driving conditions with very poor visibility and deep snow cover on roads later tonight through Wednesday evening. 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. 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 && $$ NYZ001-002-131645- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0003.170314T0000Z-170316T0000Z/ Niagara-Orleans- Including the cities of Niagara Falls and Medina 443 AM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * LOCATIONS...Niagara and Orleans counties. Highest amounts toward the lakeshore. * TIMING...From early this evening through early Wednesday evening. * HAZARDS...Moderate to at times heavy snow and blowing snow. * ACCUMULATIONS...1 to 3 inches tonight...3 to 5 inches Tuesday...3 to 5 inches Tuesday night...and 1 to 3 inches Wednesday...leading to storm totals of 8 to 16 inches. * VISIBILITIES...As low as a half mile at times. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow and blowing snow could produce very difficult driving conditions with very poor visibility and deep snow cover on 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. && $$ NYZ010>012-085-131645- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0003.170314T0000Z-170316T0000Z/ Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville 443 AM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * LOCATIONS...Erie, Genesee and Wyoming counties. Highest amounts toward the hilltops south and east of Buffalo. * TIMING...From early this evening through early Wednesday evening. * HAZARDS...Moderate to at times heavy snow and blowing snow. * ACCUMULATIONS...2 to 4 inches tonight...3 to 5 inches Tuesday...3 to 5 inches Tuesday night...and 1 to 3 inches Wednesday...leading to storm totals of 8 to 15 inches. * VISIBILITIES...As low as a half mile at times. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow and blowing snow could produce very difficult driving conditions with very poor visibility and deep snow cover on roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning is issued when severe winter weather is expected. Heavy snow and/or ice will cause hazardous driving conditions. If you will be traveling in the warning area you should choose an alternate route if possible, or you should use extreme caution if travel is unavoidable. && $$ NYZ019-020-131645- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0003.170314T0000Z-170316T0000Z/ Chautauqua-Cattaraugus- Including the cities of Jamestown and Olean 443 AM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * LOCATIONS...Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties. Highest amounts toward the lakeshore. * TIMING...From early this evening through early Wednesday evening. * HAZARDS...Moderate to at times heavy snow and blowing snow. * ACCUMULATIONS...1 to 3 inches tonight...3 to 5 inches Tuesday...3 to 6 inches Tuesday night...and 1 to 3 inches Wednesday...leading to storm totals of 9 to 17 inches. * VISIBILITIES...As low as a half mile at times. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow and blowing snow could produce very difficult driving conditions with very poor visibility and deep snow cover on 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. && $$ NYZ013-014-021-131645- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0003.170314T0000Z-170316T0000Z/ Livingston-Ontario-Allegany- Including the cities of Geneseo, Canandaigua, and Wellsville 443 AM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * LOCATIONS...Livingston...Ontario and Allegany counties. Highest amounts toward the hilltops. * TIMING...From early this evening through early Wednesday evening. * HAZARDS...Moderate to at times heavy snow and blowing snow. * ACCUMULATIONS...1 to 3 inches tonight...3 to 5 inches Tuesday...2 to 4 inches Tuesday night...and 1 to 3 inches Wednesday...leading to storm totals of 8 to 15 inches. * VISIBILITIES...As low as a half mile at times. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow and blowing snow could produce very difficult driving conditions with very poor visibility and deep snow cover on roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning is issued when severe winter weather is expected. Heavy snow and/or ice will cause hazardous driving conditions. If you will be traveling in the warning area you should choose an alternate route if possible, or you should use extreme caution if travel is unavoidable. && $$ NYZ003>005-131645- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0003.170314T0000Z-170316T0000Z/ Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga- Including the cities of Rochester, Newark, and Fair Haven 443 AM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * LOCATIONS...Monroe...Wayne and Northern Cayuga counties. Highest amounts toward the lakeshore. * TIMING...From early this evening through early Wednesday evening. * HAZARDS...Moderate to at times heavy snow and blowing snow. * ACCUMULATIONS...1 to 3 inches tonight...3 to 5 inches Tuesday...3 to 5 inches Tuesday night...2 to 4 inches Wednesday...and an inch or less Wednesday evening...leading to storm totals of 8 to 16 inches. * VISIBILITIES...As low as a half mile at times. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow and blowing snow could produce very difficult driving conditions with very poor visibility and deep snow cover on 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. && $$ NYZ006-131645- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0003.170314T0400Z-170316T0000Z/ Oswego- Including the city of Oswego 443 AM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * LOCATIONS...Oswego county. Highest amounts toward the lakeshore. * TIMING...From midnight tonight through early Wednesday evening. * HAZARDS...Moderate to at times heavy snow and blowing snow. * ACCUMULATIONS...An inch or less overnight...1 to 3 inches Tuesday...3 to 6 inches Tuesday night...and 2 to 4 inches Wednesday...leading to storm totals of 7 to 14 inches. * VISIBILITIES...As low as a half mile at times. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow and blowing snow could produce very difficult driving conditions with very poor visibility and deep snow cover on roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning is issued when severe winter weather is expected. Heavy snow and/or ice will cause hazardous driving conditions. If you will be traveling in the warning area you should choose an alternate route if possible, or you should use extreme caution if travel is unavoidable. && $$ SMITH/WOOD
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Everything else NWS Buffalo, NY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 1:05 AM EST | Lake Effect Snow Advisory | BUF | Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans | 9 hr |
| Mar 11, 9:52 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Cattaraugus | 53 min |
| Mar 11, 2:42 PM EST | Wind Chill Advisory | BUF | Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego | 16 hr |
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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.