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Winter Storm Watch 8, NWS Buffalo, NY

December 14, 20177 counties in New York

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this winter storm watch at Dec 14, 2017, 12:45 PM EST for 7 counties in New York. It took effect at Dec 15, 2017, 7:00 PM EST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 14, 2017, 12:45 PM EST (17:45 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 15, 2017, 7:00 PM EST
Expired
Dec 15, 2017, 4:02 AM EST
In force
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

Counties Cattaraugus County, NY, Chautauqua County, NY, Erie County, NY, Jefferson County, NY, Lewis County, NY, Oswego County, NY, Wyoming County, NY

The radar

The Buffalo radar (KBUF), 98 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:51 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, 5.8 hours before the alert went out and 95 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 2017-12-14Temperature 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 2017-12-14The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 30 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
692 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
54 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
30 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
171 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
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The text

As transmitted.

528 
WWUS41 KBUF 141745
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1245 PM EST Thu Dec 14 2017

NYZ001-150145-
/O.NEW.KBUF.WW.Y.0027.171215T1600Z-171216T0300Z/
Niagara-
Including the city of Niagara Falls
1245 PM EST Thu Dec 14 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 10 PM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Plan on slippery road 
  conditions, including during the evening commute on Friday. 
  Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected in the 
  most persistent lake snows.

* WHERE...Niagara county.

* WHEN...11 AM to 10 PM Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow may briefly become heavy,
  with very low visibilities and snow covered roads. The heaviest
  snow may fall during the Friday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If
traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and
visibilities.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

&&

$$

NYZ010-150145-
/O.NEW.KBUF.WW.Y.0027.171215T2100Z-171216T0600Z/
Northern Erie-
Including the city of Buffalo
1245 PM EST Thu Dec 14 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO 1 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Plan on slippery road 
  conditions, including during the evening commute on Friday. 
  Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected in the 
  most persistent lake snows.

* WHERE...Northern Erie county.

* WHEN...4 PM Friday to 1 AM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow may briefly become heavy,
  with very low visibilities and snow covered roads. The heaviest
  snow may fall during the Friday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If
traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and
visibilities.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

&&

$$

NYZ006-150145-
/O.NEW.KBUF.WS.A.0008.171216T0300Z-171216T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0026.171214T2100Z-171215T1200Z/
Oswego-
Including the city of Oswego
1245 PM EST Thu Dec 14 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow tonight expected. Heavy lake effect snow
  Friday night and Saturday possible. Plan on slippery road 
  conditions. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are 
  expected in the most persistent lake snows late this afternoon 
  through Friday morning. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 10 
  inches are possible in the most persistent lake snows Friday 
  evening through Saturday afternoon.

* WHERE...Oswego county. Greatest snow amounts tonight near the
  Lake Ontario shore. Greatest snow amounts Friday night and
  Saturday across the Tug Hill.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, 4 PM today to 7 AM 
  Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday evening 
  through Saturday afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow may result in very
  difficult travel at times with very low visibility and deep 
  snow cover on roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If
traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and
visibilities.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

Narrow bands of heavy snow could impact portions of the region.
Localized travel problems will be possible.

&&

$$

NYZ012-019-020-085-150145-
/O.NEW.KBUF.WS.A.0008.171216T0000Z-171216T1800Z/
Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, 
and Springville
1245 PM EST Thu Dec 14 2017

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow possible. Travel conditions may be
  very difficult at times. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 
  inches are possible in the most persistent lake snows.

* WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie 
  counties.

* WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow may result in very
  difficult travel at times with very low visibility and deep 
  snow cover on roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Narrow bands of heavy snow could impact portions of the region.
Localized travel problems will be possible.

&&

$$

NYZ007-008-150145-
/O.NEW.KBUF.WS.A.0008.171216T0300Z-171216T1800Z/
Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville
1245 PM EST Thu Dec 14 2017

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow possible. Travel may be very
  difficult at times. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches 
  are possible in the most persistent lake snows.

* WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis counties. Greatest snow amounts
  across southern Jefferson and western Lewis counties.

* WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow may result in very
  difficult travel at times with very low visibility and deep 
  snow cover on roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Narrow bands of heavy snow could impact portions of the region.
Localized travel problems will be possible.

&&

$$

HITCHCOCK/APFFEL
3 follow-up statements
771 
WWUS41 KBUF 142125
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
425 PM EST Thu Dec 14 2017

NYZ006-150530-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-171215T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0008.171216T0300Z-171216T1800Z/
Oswego-
Including the city of Oswego
425 PM EST Thu Dec 14 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
FRIDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING
THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow occurring. Heavy lake effect snow 
  possible. Plan on slippery road conditions. Additional snow 
  accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are expected in the most 
  persistent lake snows. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 
  inches are possible in the most persistent lake snows.

* WHERE...Oswego county.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 7 AM Friday. For 
  the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday 
  afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times. Significant reductions in visibility are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If
traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and
visibilities.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

Narrow bands of heavy snow could impact portions of the region.
Localized travel problems will be possible.

&&

$$

NYZ001-150530-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0027.171215T1600Z-171216T0300Z/
Niagara-
Including the city of Niagara Falls
425 PM EST Thu Dec 14 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 10 PM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Plan on slippery road 
  conditions, including during the evening commute on Friday. 
  Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected in the 
  most persistent lake snows.

* WHERE...Niagara county.

* WHEN...11 AM to 10 PM Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If
traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and
visibilities.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

&&

$$

NYZ010-150530-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0027.171215T2100Z-171216T0600Z/
Northern Erie-
Including the city of Buffalo
425 PM EST Thu Dec 14 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO
1 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Plan on slippery road 
  conditions, including during the evening commute on Friday. 
  Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are expected in the 
  most persistent lake snows.

* WHERE...Northern Erie county.

* WHEN...4 PM Friday to 1 AM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If
traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and
visibilities.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

&&

$$

NYZ012-019-020-085-150530-
/O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0008.171216T0000Z-171216T1800Z/
Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, 
and Springville
425 PM EST Thu Dec 14 2017

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING
THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow possible. Plan on difficult 
  travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 11 inches 
  are possible in the most persistent lake snows.

* WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie 
  counties.

* WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant reductions in visibility are 
  possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Narrow bands of heavy snow could impact portions of the region.
Localized travel problems will be possible.

&&

$$

NYZ007-008-150530-
/O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0008.171216T0300Z-171216T1800Z/
Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville
425 PM EST Thu Dec 14 2017

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING
THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow possible. Travel will be very
  difficult. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches are 
  possible in the most persistent lake snows.

* WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis counties.

* WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant reductions in visibility are 
  possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Narrow bands of heavy snow could impact portions of the region.
Localized travel problems will be possible.

&&

$$
110 
WWUS41 KBUF 150246
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
946 PM EST Thu Dec 14 2017

NYZ006-151100-
/O.UPG.KBUF.WS.A.0008.171216T0300Z-171216T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.LE.W.0011.171216T0300Z-171216T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-171215T1200Z/
Oswego-
Including the city of Oswego
946 PM EST Thu Dec 14 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
FRIDAY...
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM FRIDAY TO 1 PM
EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Moderate to occasionally heavy lake snow overnight will
  accumulate 3 to 6 inches. Heavy lake effect snow expected Friday
  night and Saturday with 6 to 12 inches expected in the most 
  persistent lake snows. Travel will be difficult tonight and very
  difficult Friday night and Saturday morning. 

* WHERE...Oswego county.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 7 AM Friday. For
  the Lake Effect Snow Warning, 10 PM Friday to 1 PM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be
prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If
traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and
visibilities.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

&&

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...4408 7515 4417 7531 4418 7586 4406 7640 
        4386 7637 4365 7623 4359 7564 4374 7555 4380 7530 
        4391 7516 
TIME Y17M12D16T0300Z-Y17M12D16T0900Z
COORD...4392 7525 4385 7544 4392 7561 4391 7600 
        4385 7629 4355 7625 4345 7570 4345 7555 4354 7534 
        4364 7527 
TIME Y17M12D16T0900Z-Y17M12D16T1200Z
COORD...4359 7525 4367 7575 4365 7623 4355 7625 
        4356 7643 4343 7661 4337 7644 4331 7588 4346 7581 
        4342 7550 
TIME Y17M12D16T1200Z-Y17M12D16T1800Z

$$

NYZ007-151100-
/O.UPG.KBUF.WS.A.0008.171216T0300Z-171216T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.LE.W.0011.171216T0300Z-171216T1500Z/
Jefferson-
Including the city of Watertown
946 PM EST Thu Dec 14 2017

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM FRIDAY TO 10 AM
EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Travel will be very
  difficult. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches are
  expected in the most persistent lake snows south of Watertown.

* WHERE...Jefferson county.

* WHEN...10 PM Friday to 10 AM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be
prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

&&

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...4408 7515 4417 7531 4418 7586 4406 7640 
        4386 7637 4365 7623 4359 7564 4374 7555 4380 7530 
        4391 7516 
TIME Y17M12D16T0300Z-Y17M12D16T0900Z
COORD...4392 7525 4385 7544 4392 7561 4391 7600 
        4385 7629 4355 7625 4345 7570 4345 7555 4354 7534 
        4364 7527 
TIME Y17M12D16T0900Z-Y17M12D16T1200Z

$$

NYZ008-151100-
/O.UPG.KBUF.WS.A.0008.171216T0300Z-171216T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.LE.W.0011.171216T0300Z-171216T1800Z/
Lewis-
Including the city of Lowville
946 PM EST Thu Dec 14 2017

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM FRIDAY TO 1 PM
EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Travel will be very
  difficult. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches are 
  expected in the most persistent lake snows.

* WHERE...Lewis county.

* WHEN...10 PM Friday to 1 PM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be
prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

&&

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...4408 7515 4417 7531 4418 7586 4406 7640 
        4386 7637 4365 7623 4359 7564 4374 7555 4380 7530 
        4391 7516 
TIME Y17M12D16T0300Z-Y17M12D16T0900Z
COORD...4392 7525 4385 7544 4392 7561 4391 7600 
        4385 7629 4355 7625 4345 7570 4345 7555 4354 7534 
        4364 7527 
TIME Y17M12D16T0900Z-Y17M12D16T1200Z
COORD...4359 7525 4367 7575 4365 7623 4355 7625 
        4356 7643 4343 7661 4337 7644 4331 7588 4346 7581 
        4342 7550 
TIME Y17M12D16T1200Z-Y17M12D16T1800Z

$$

NYZ001-151100-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0027.171215T1600Z-171216T0300Z/
Niagara-
Including the city of Niagara Falls
946 PM EST Thu Dec 14 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 10 PM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Plan on slippery road 
  conditions, including during the evening commute on Friday. 
  Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected in the 
  most persistent lake snows.

* WHERE...Niagara county.

* WHEN...11 AM to 10 PM Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If
traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and
visibilities.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

&&

$$

NYZ010-151100-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0027.171215T2100Z-171216T0600Z/
Northern Erie-
Including the city of Buffalo
946 PM EST Thu Dec 14 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO
1 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Plan on slippery road 
  conditions, including during the evening commute on Friday. 
  Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are expected in the 
  most persistent lake snows.

* WHERE...Northern Erie county.

* WHEN...4 PM Friday to 1 AM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If
traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and
visibilities.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

&&

$$

NYZ012-019-020-085-151100-
/O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0008.171216T0000Z-171216T1800Z/
Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, 
and Springville
946 PM EST Thu Dec 14 2017

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING
THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow possible. Plan on difficult 
  travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 11 inches 
  are possible in the most persistent lake snows.

* WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie 
  counties.

* WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant reductions in visibility are 
  possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Narrow bands of heavy snow could impact portions of the region.
Localized travel problems will be possible.

&&

$$
549 
WWUS41 KBUF 150902
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
402 AM EST Fri Dec 15 2017

NYZ019-020-151715-
/O.UPG.KBUF.WS.A.0008.171216T0000Z-171216T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KBUF.LE.W.0011.171216T0000Z-171216T2100Z/
Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-
Including the cities of Jamestown and Olean
402 AM EST Fri Dec 15 2017

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
4 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Travel will be very 
  difficult to impossible. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 14 
  inches are expected in the most persistent lake snows.

* WHERE...Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties.

* WHEN...7 PM today to 4 PM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. Tree branches could 
  fall as well.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be
prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

&&

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 7911 4243 7923 4252 7923 4249 7945 
        4232 7975 4214 7977 4218 7944 4222 7941 4222 7917 
        4228 7904 
TIME Y17M12D16T0000Z-Y17M12D16T0600Z
COORD...4231 7868 4239 7911 4236 7968 4232 7975 
        4201 7976 4199 7956 4203 7923 4201 7903 4209 7890 
        4216 7865 
TIME Y17M12D16T0600Z-Y17M12D16T2100Z

$$

NYZ006-151715-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0011.171216T0300Z-171216T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-171215T1200Z/
Oswego-
Including the city of Oswego
402 AM EST Fri Dec 15 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS
EVENING TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow will end this morning. Another round
  will begin tonight becoming heavy at times. Plan on difficult
  travel conditions. Additional snow accumulations of an inch or
  less are expected in the most persistent lake snows this morning.
  Total snow accumulations of 6 to 11 inches are expected in the 
  most persistent lake snows tonight. 

* WHERE...Oswego county.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 7 AM today. For 
  the Lake Effect Snow Warning, 10 PM today to 1 PM Saturday. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. Be prepared for 
  reduced visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be
prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If
traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and
visibilities.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

&&

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...4408 7515 4417 7531 4418 7586 4406 7640 
        4386 7637 4365 7623 4359 7564 4374 7555 4380 7530 
        4391 7516 
TIME Y17M12D16T0300Z-Y17M12D16T0900Z
COORD...4392 7525 4385 7544 4392 7561 4391 7600 
        4385 7629 4355 7625 4345 7570 4345 7555 4354 7534 
        4364 7527 
TIME Y17M12D16T0900Z-Y17M12D16T1200Z
COORD...4359 7525 4367 7575 4365 7623 4355 7625 
        4356 7643 4343 7661 4337 7644 4331 7588 4346 7581 
        4342 7550 
TIME Y17M12D16T1200Z-Y17M12D16T1800Z

$$

NYZ007-151715-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0011.171216T0300Z-171216T1500Z/
Jefferson-
Including the city of Watertown
402 AM EST Fri Dec 15 2017

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS
EVENING TO 10 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Plan on difficult 
  travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 11 inches 
  are expected in the most persistent lake snows.

* WHERE...Jefferson county.

* WHEN...10 PM today to 10 AM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be
prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

&&

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...4408 7515 4417 7531 4418 7586 4406 7640 
        4386 7637 4365 7623 4359 7564 4374 7555 4380 7530 
        4391 7516 
TIME Y17M12D16T0300Z-Y17M12D16T0900Z
COORD...4392 7525 4385 7544 4392 7561 4391 7600 
        4385 7629 4355 7625 4345 7570 4345 7555 4354 7534 
        4364 7527 
TIME Y17M12D16T0900Z-Y17M12D16T1200Z

$$

NYZ008-151715-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0011.171216T0300Z-171216T1800Z/
Lewis-
Including the city of Lowville
402 AM EST Fri Dec 15 2017

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS
EVENING TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Travel will be very 
  difficult to impossible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 
  inches are expected in the most persistent lake snows.

* WHERE...Lewis county.

* WHEN...10 PM today to 1 PM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be
prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

&&

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...4408 7515 4417 7531 4418 7586 4406 7640 
        4386 7637 4365 7623 4359 7564 4374 7555 4380 7530 
        4391 7516 
TIME Y17M12D16T0300Z-Y17M12D16T0900Z
COORD...4392 7525 4385 7544 4392 7561 4391 7600 
        4385 7629 4355 7625 4345 7570 4345 7555 4354 7534 
        4364 7527 
TIME Y17M12D16T0900Z-Y17M12D16T1200Z
COORD...4359 7525 4367 7575 4365 7623 4355 7625 
        4356 7643 4343 7661 4337 7644 4331 7588 4346 7581 
        4342 7550 
TIME Y17M12D16T1200Z-Y17M12D16T1800Z

$$

NYZ012-085-151715-
/O.UPG.KBUF.WS.A.0008.171216T0000Z-171216T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KBUF.WW.Y.0027.171216T0000Z-171216T1800Z/
Wyoming-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville
402 AM EST Fri Dec 15 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult 
  travel conditions, including during the evening commute. Tree 
  branches could fall as well. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 
  7 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Western Wyoming and Southern Erie counties.

* WHEN...7 PM today to 1 PM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Periods of snow and blowing snow will result in snow covered
roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while
driving.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

&&

$$

NYZ001-151715-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0027.171215T1600Z-171216T0300Z/
Niagara-
Including the city of Niagara Falls
402 AM EST Fri Dec 15 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS
MORNING TO 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Plan on difficult travel 
  conditions, including during the evening commute. Total snow 
  accumulations of 4 to 7 inches are expected in the most 
  persistent lake snows.

* WHERE...Niagara county.

* WHEN...11 AM to 10 PM today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If
traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and
visibilities.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

&&

$$

NYZ010-151715-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0027.171215T2100Z-171216T0600Z/
Northern Erie-
Including the city of Buffalo
402 AM EST Fri Dec 15 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Plan on poor visibility and
  slippery conditions, including during the evening commute. 
  Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are expected in the 
  most persistent lake snows.

* WHERE...Northern Erie county.

* WHEN...4 PM today to 1 AM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If
traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and
visibilities.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

&&

$$
HSK

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this winter storm watch went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Buffalo, NY wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm watch went out at Dec 14, 11:23 AM EST, 1 hour 22 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 14, 11:23 AM EST, 1 hour 22 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1123 AM EST Thu Dec 14 2017

.SYNOPSIS...
Today will be another chilly day as high pressure moves into the
Ohio Valley. Another system will bring more lake effect snow to
some areas Friday and Saturday. Then high pressure returns
Saturday night and Sunday.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
There are some lingering lake effect snow showers in the
northwest flow behind departing low pressure. These will be hit
and miss snow showers with any accumulations rather localized
depending on upstream lake feeder bands. These will diminish
through early afternoon with the arrival of drier air.

High pressure will move into the Ohio Valley tonight and weak
warm air advection will occur aloft causing lapse rates to
weaken some. The mean wind will continue to back more and allow
a convergent flow to develop on the lakes. As a result lake
effect snow will redevelop early this evening. This should
result in light to moderate accumulations east of Lake Erie,
but given the longer fetch down Lake Ontario expect localized
snowfall amounts of 3 to 6 inches. Mesoscale guidance suggests
this will most likely be in Oswego county, probably along the
immediate lakeshore due to diminishing winds. This is a
challenging forecast due to the light winds and localized
nature of the snow.

The cold will continue today through tonight with temperatures well
below normal.

&&

.SHORT TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT/...
A sharp mid-level trough with embedded shortwave will be found over
the Great Lakes Friday morning with a clipper over the Michigan U.P.
Through the day Friday the trough axis will cross the eastern Great
Lakes with the clipper tracking east of Georgian Bay. Boundary layer
flow will quickly back to the southwest ahead of the clipper. This
will shift weak lake effect snow bands northward with crossing
Buffalo and Watertown metro areas during the morning commute. The
bands should park across Grand Island to Niagara county off Lake
Erie and the Saint Lawrence River Valley off Lake Ontario by midday.
The transient nature of the snow bands will keep significant
accumulations from occuring with perhaps Advisory level snowfall
totals at best.

Incoming colder air aloft behind the clipper and mid-level trough
will help to strengthen lake snow bands Friday afternoon into Friday
night as lake-induced equilibrium levels rise to about 15K feet. As
winds veer behind the clipper expect the snow bands to sweep rather
quickly south across Buffalo and into the western Southern Tier off
Lake Erie and south across Watertown to the Tug Hill off Lake
Ontario Friday evening perhaps impacting the evening commute. The
bands look to be quite strong they move south with high snowfall
rates greater than an inch per hour possible. This event may
eventually need headlines and a watch was considered, but the
relatively fast band motion leaves some uncertainty to possible snow
totals locking in on any particular location. Will continue to
mention in the Hazardous Weather Outlook. Outside of the lake bands,
the clipper and passing mid-level trough axis will likely bring a
light synoptic snow of an inch or less. Will not as cold as
Thursdays temps, we will remain below normal on Friday with highs in
the low to mid 20s although gusty winds associated with the pressure
gradient will create wind chills in the teens during the day. Lows
will run in the teens to around 20 Friday night with wind chills in
the single digits.

On Saturday, arctic high pressure will build south into the Great
Lakes which will weaken lake effect snow bands east of the lakes.
00z GFS/EC models both show a channeled area of moisture along the
850mb temp gradient stretching from Wisconsin to western PA. Weak
isentropic lift may bring the potential for a narrow band of
synoptic snow which has led to adding in chance POPs through the day
mainly toward the western Southern Tier. Mid-level ridging and lower
level warm advection over the eastern Great Lakes will promote a dry
forecast Saturday night. Temps Saturday look to reach again into the
mid 20s then dipping down into the teens to single digits Saturday
night. Winds will be lighter Saturday with wind chills running in
the teens.

&&

.LONG TERM /SUNDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
As we move through the weekend and into the early part of next week,
all indications are that the upstream blocking that has led to the
longwave troughing and cold weather across our region will break
down, allowing for a mild Pacific airmass to wash across the
northern tier of the country. In addition, by Sunday, high pressure
sliding across the southeastern U.S. will allow for southerly return
flow to develop across the East, pushing a warm front towards the
lower Great Lakes by Sunday night.

While Sunday should remain largely dry and still on the cool side,
with highs ranging from the 20s in the North Country to the mid 30s
along the PA border, we will see a chance for some light snow Sunday
night as the warm front lifts towards the forecast area.
Temperatures will climb above freezing, into the mid to upper 30s
Monday as warm air surges northwards into the Great Lakes. We will
see a chance for rain and snow showers as a wave riding along the
warm frontal boundary crosses the region Monday or Monday night,
depending on model timing. The warmth lasts into Tuesday, with
temperatures approaching the 40 degree mark before a stronger
clipper brings at least a temporary return to colder temperatures
with a potential for lake effect snows by Tuesday night.

&&

.AVIATION /16Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
Light snow will taper off through early afternoon with
lingering MVFR and localized IFR conditions in lake enhanced
bands. Impacts will be brief and difficult to forecast in the
northwest flow.

More lake effect snow will develop late this afternoon and
tonight, but will be localized. This may briefly impact JHW
through tonight, but is unlikely to impact other TAF sites.

Outlook...

Friday through Saturday...Mainly VFR except lake effect snow showers
will briefly impact terminal locations with IFR or lower conditions
possible.

Saturday night through Monday...Mainly VFR. A chance of snow showers
Monday.

&&

.MARINE...
A clipper low will move away from the lakes this morning. N-NW winds
will increase and small craft conditions are expected today. Winds
and waves may briefly drop off early Friday but winds will increase
with another system late Friday into Saturday with more small craft
headlines likely.

&&

.BUF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NY...Winter Weather Advisory from 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST
     Friday for NYZ006.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 7 AM EST Friday for LOZ043>045.
         Small Craft Advisory until 1 AM EST Friday for LOZ042.

&&

SYNOPSIS...APFFEL/HSK
NEAR TERM...APFFEL/HSK
SHORT TERM...SMITH
LONG TERM...WOOD
AVIATION...APFFEL/HSK
MARINE...APFFEL/HSK
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 14, 12:45 PM EST, 0 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1245 PM EST Thu Dec 14 2017

NYZ007-008-151745-
Jefferson-Lewis-
1245 PM EST Thu Dec 14 2017

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central New York.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Storm Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf

NYZ002>005-011-013-014-021-151745-
Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Genesee-Livingston-Ontario-
Allegany-
1245 PM EST Thu Dec 14 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western and north
central New York.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf

NYZ001-151745-
Niagara-
1245 PM EST Thu Dec 14 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 10 PM EST
FRIDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western New York.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf

NYZ006-151745-
Oswego-
1245 PM EST Thu Dec 14 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 AM EST FRIDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central New York.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.
   Winter Storm Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf

NYZ012-019-020-085-151745-
Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
1245 PM EST Thu Dec 14 2017

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western New York.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Storm Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf

NYZ010-151745-
Northern Erie-
1245 PM EST Thu Dec 14 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO 1 AM EST
SATURDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western New York.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf

LEZ020-040-041-LOZ030-042>045-062>065-SLZ022-024-151745-
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
Lower Niagara River-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence
River-
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River-
Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg-
Saint Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to Saint Regis-
1245 PM EST Thu Dec 14 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the New York waters of Lake
Erie, Lake Ontario, and the Saint Lawrence River.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf

HITCHCOCK

In the hours before

Local storm report, Dec 14, 8:32 AM EST, 4 hours 13 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BUFFALO NY
832 AM EST THU DEC 14 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0930 PM     SNOW             ENE WEST CARTHAGE       43.97N  75.62W
12/13/2017  M4.0 INCH        JEFFERSON          NY   COCORAHS

            24-HOUR SNOWFALL.

0430 AM     SNOW             1 NW CONSTABLEVILLE     43.58N  75.45W
12/14/2017  M4.0 INCH        LEWIS              NY   COCORAHS

            24-HOUR SNOWFALL.

0600 AM     SNOW             SILVER CREEK            42.53N  78.16W
12/14/2017  M4.0 INCH        WYOMING            NY   CO-OP OBSERVER

            24-HOUR SNOWFALL.

0600 AM     SNOW             1 SSE SILVER CREEK      42.53N  79.16W
12/14/2017  M4.0 INCH        CHAUTAUQUA         NY   COCORAHS

            24-HOUR SNOWFALL.

0600 AM     SNOW             4 SSE LACONA            43.60N  76.04W
12/14/2017  M3.6 INCH        OSWEGO             NY   COCORAHS

            24-HOUR SNOWFALL.

0700 AM     SNOW             LITTLE VALLEY           42.25N  78.81W
12/14/2017  M4.0 INCH        CATTARAUGUS        NY   CO-OP OBSERVER

            24-HOUR SNOWFALL.

0700 AM     SNOW             BENNETTS BRIDGE         43.52N  75.95W
12/14/2017  M16.0 INCH       OSWEGO             NY   CO-OP OBSERVER

            24-HOUR SNOWFALL.

0700 AM     SNOW             ESE HAMBURG             42.72N  78.83W
12/14/2017  M3.6 INCH        ERIE               NY   COCORAHS

            24-HOUR SNOWFALL.

0700 AM     SNOW             WEST BLOOMFIELD         42.88N  77.53W
12/14/2017  M3.5 INCH        ONTARIO            NY   CO-OP OBSERVER

            24-HOUR SNOWFALL.

&&

EVENT NUMBER BUF1701873
EVENT NUMBER BUF1701874
EVENT NUMBER BUF1701875
EVENT NUMBER BUF1701876
EVENT NUMBER BUF1701877
EVENT NUMBER BUF1701878
EVENT NUMBER BUF1701879
EVENT NUMBER BUF1701880
EVENT NUMBER BUF1701881

JAM
Local storm report, Dec 14, 12:21 PM EST, 24 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BUFFALO NY
1221 PM EST THU DEC 14 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0700 AM     SNOW             5 WNW ROCHESTER         43.20N  77.70W
12/14/2017  M3.5 INCH        MONROE             NY   COCORAHS

            24-HOUR SNOWFALL.

0700 AM     SNOW             FULTON                  43.30N  76.39W
12/14/2017  M7.1 INCH        OSWEGO             NY   CO-OP OBSERVER

            24-HOUR SNOWFALL.

0730 AM     SNOW             1 W COLDEN              42.65N  78.71W
12/14/2017  M3.5 INCH        ERIE               NY   CO-OP OBSERVER

            24-HOUR SNOWFALL.

0800 AM     SNOW             CATTARAUGUS             42.32N  78.87W
12/14/2017  M3.5 INCH        CATTARAUGUS        NY   HADS

            24-HOUR SNOWFALL.

0800 AM     SNOW             PERRYSBURG              42.46N  79.00W
12/14/2017  M6.7 INCH        CATTARAUGUS        NY   CO-OP OBSERVER

            24-HOUR SNOWFALL.

0839 AM     SNOW             1 NNE FRANKLINVILLE     42.34N  78.45W
12/14/2017  M3.8 INCH        CATTARAUGUS        NY   COCORAHS

            24-HOUR SNOWFALL.

&&

EVENT NUMBER BUF1701882
EVENT NUMBER BUF1701883
EVENT NUMBER BUF1701884
EVENT NUMBER BUF1701885
EVENT NUMBER BUF1701886
EVENT NUMBER BUF1701887

JAM

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 14, 11:03 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryBUFOswego20 hr
Dec 14, 12:45 PM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryBUFAllegany, Erie, Niagara, Wyoming51 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.