Alert archive / New York / Wind Chill Advisories in 2018
Wind Chill Advisory 2, NWS Buffalo, NY
NWS Buffalo, NY issued this wind chill advisory at Jan 2, 2018, 6:36 PM EST for Allegany County, Cattaraugus County, Chautauqua County, New York. It took effect at Jan 3, 2018, 1:00 AM EST. It was in force for 9 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 2, 2018, 6:36 PM EST (23:36 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 3, 2018, 1:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Jan 3, 2018, 10:00 AM EST
- In force
- 9 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Buffalo, NY
Counties Allegany County, NY, Cattaraugus County, NY, Chautauqua County, NY
The radar
The Buffalo radar (KBUF), 76 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:41 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Pittsburgh, PA (KAGC), launched 12:00Z, 11.6 hours before the alert went out and 237 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
- 613 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 45 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 152 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 175 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
419 WWUS41 KBUF 022336 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 636 PM EST Tue Jan 2 2018 NYZ010-030600- /O.CAN.KBUF.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180103T0600Z/ /O.EXA.KBUF.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180103T0600Z/ Northern Erie- Including the city of Buffalo 636 PM EST Tue Jan 2 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Blowing snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are expected. Additional snow accumulations of an inch or less are expected. * WHERE...Northern Erie county. * WHEN...Until 1 AM Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 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. && $$ NYZ006-030600- /O.CAN.KBUF.WW.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-180103T0600Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180103T0600Z/ Oswego- Including the city of Oswego 636 PM EST Tue Jan 2 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches are expected. * WHERE...Oswego county. Worst conditions across northern portions of the county, north of Pulaski. * WHEN...Until 1 AM Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Strong winds will cause significant blowing and drifting snow, frequently reducing visibilities to zero. Travel is strongly discouraged. && $$ NYZ020-030745- /O.CAN.KBUF.WW.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-180103T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.WC.Y.0002.180103T0600Z-180103T1500Z/ Cattaraugus- Including the city of Olean 636 PM EST Tue Jan 2 2018 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM EST WEDNESDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. Expect wind chills to range from 10 below zero to 15 below zero. * WHERE...Cattaraugus county. * WHEN...1 AM to 10 AM Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... This is a potentially dangerous situation to be outdoors. If you must be outside, be sure to cover all exposed skin. Frostbite can occur in 30 minutes or less with apparent temperatures of 15 below zero or colder. && $$ NYZ004-005-030045- /O.CAN.KBUF.WW.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-180103T0000Z/ Wayne-Northern Cayuga- Including the cities of Newark and Fair Haven 636 PM EST Tue Jan 2 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds have diminished resulting in less blowing snow. $$ NYZ013-014-030045- /O.CAN.KBUF.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180103T0000Z/ Livingston-Ontario- Including the cities of Geneseo and Canandaigua 636 PM EST Tue Jan 2 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds have diminished resulting in less blowing snow. $$ NYZ007-030600- /O.CON.KBUF.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180103T0600Z/ Jefferson- Including the city of Watertown 636 PM EST Tue Jan 2 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible. Tree branches could fall as well. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches are expected. * WHERE...Jefferson county. Worst conditions across far southern portions of the county south of the city of Watertown. * WHEN...Until 1 AM Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Strong winds will cause significant blowing and drifting snow, frequently reducing visibilities to zero. Travel is strongly discouraged. && $$ NYZ008-030600- /O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180103T0600Z/ Lewis- Including the city of Lowville 636 PM EST Tue Jan 2 2018 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches are expected in the most persistent lake snows. * WHERE...Lewis county. * WHEN...Until 1 AM Wednesday. * 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. && $$ NYZ019-030745- /O.NEW.KBUF.WC.Y.0002.180103T0600Z-180103T1500Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-180103T0600Z/ Chautauqua- Including the city of Jamestown 636 PM EST Tue Jan 2 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Blowing snow is occurring. Very cold wind chills expected. Plan on areas of poor visibilities and slick roadways to create difficult travel conditions at times. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. Expect wind chills to range from 10 below zero to 20 below zero. * WHERE...Chautauqua county. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 AM Wednesday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, 1 AM to 10 AM Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Periods of blowing snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. This is a potentially dangerous situation to be outdoors. If you must be outside, be sure to cover all exposed skin. Frostbite can occur in 30 minutes or less with apparent temperatures of 15 below zero or colder. && $$ NYZ021-030745- /O.NEW.KBUF.WC.Y.0002.180103T0600Z-180103T1500Z/ Allegany- Including the city of Wellsville 636 PM EST Tue Jan 2 2018 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. Expect wind chills to range from 10 below zero to 15 below zero. * WHERE...Allegany county. * WHEN...1 AM to 10 AM Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... This is a potentially dangerous situation to be outdoors. If you must be outside, be sure to cover all exposed skin. Frostbite can occur in 30 minutes or less with apparent temperatures of 15 below zero or colder. && $$ NYZ003-030600- /O.EXT.KBUF.WW.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-180103T0600Z/ Monroe- Including the city of Rochester 636 PM EST Tue Jan 2 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Blowing snow occurring. Plan on areas of poor visibilities and slick roadways to create difficult travel conditions at times. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Monroe county. * WHEN...Until 1 AM Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Periods of blowing snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ001-002-011-012-085-030600- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180103T0600Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Genesee-Wyoming-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Batavia, Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville 636 PM EST Tue Jan 2 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are expected. Additional snow accumulations of an inch or less are expected. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming, and Southern Erie counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 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. && $$
3 follow-up statements
910 WWUS41 KBUF 030545 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1245 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 NYZ006-030645- /O.CAN.KBUF.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180103T0600Z/ /O.CAN.KBUF.WW.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-180103T0600Z/ Oswego- Including the city of Oswego 1245 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... The band of heavy lake effect snow is moving northward toward the Saint Lawrence River where it will dissipate overnight tonight. Winds will also continue to diminish overnight, with areas blowing and drifting snow becoming more isolated. $$ NYZ007-030645- /O.CAN.KBUF.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180103T0600Z/ Jefferson- Including the city of Watertown 1245 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... The band of heavy lake effect snow is moving northward toward the Saint Lawrence River where it will dissipate overnight tonight. Winds will also continue to diminish overnight, with areas blowing and drifting snow becoming more isolated. $$ NYZ008-030645- /O.CAN.KBUF.LE.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180103T0600Z/ Lewis- Including the city of Lowville 1245 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IS CANCELLED... The band of heavy lake effect snow is moving northward toward the Saint Lawrence River where it will dissipate overnight tonight. $$ NYZ019-031345- /O.CAN.KBUF.WW.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-180103T0600Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.WC.Y.0002.180103T0600Z-180103T1500Z/ Chautauqua- Including the city of Jamestown 1245 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. Expect wind chills to range from 10 below zero to 15 below zero. * WHERE...Chautauqua county. * WHEN...1 AM to 10 AM this morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... This is a potentially dangerous situation to be outdoors. If you must be outside, be sure to cover all exposed skin. Frostbite can occur in 30 minutes or less with apparent temperatures of 15 below zero or colder. && $$ NYZ003-030645- /O.CAN.KBUF.WW.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-180103T0600Z/ Monroe- Including the city of Rochester 1245 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds will also continue to diminish overnight, with areas blowing and drifting snow becoming more isolated. $$ NYZ001-002-010>012-085-030645- /O.CAN.KBUF.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180103T0600Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville 1245 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds will also continue to diminish overnight, with areas blowing and drifting snow becoming more isolated. $$ NYZ020-021-031345- /O.CON.KBUF.WC.Y.0002.180103T0600Z-180103T1500Z/ Cattaraugus-Allegany- Including the cities of Olean and Wellsville 1245 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. Expect wind chills to range from 10 below zero to 15 below zero. * WHERE...Cattaraugus and Allegany counties. * WHEN...1 AM to 10 AM this morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... This is a potentially dangerous situation to be outdoors. If you must be outside, be sure to cover all exposed skin. Frostbite can occur in 30 minutes or less with apparent temperatures of 15 below zero or colder. && $$ Church
574 WWUS41 KBUF 030842 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 342 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 NYZ019>021-031645- /O.NEW.KBUF.WC.A.0001.180105T0300Z-180106T2300Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180103T1500Z/ Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Allegany- Including the cities of Jamestown, Olean, and Wellsville 342 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...WIND CHILL WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected this morning, with wind chills ranging from 10 below zero to 15 below zero. The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. Dangerously cold wind chills ranging from 10 below zero to 25 below zero possible Thursday evening through Saturday afternoon. * WHERE...The western Southern Tier. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, now to 10 AM this morning. For the Wind Chill Watch, 10 PM Thursday to 6 PM Saturday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... This is a potentially dangerous situation to be outdoors. If you must be outside, be sure to cover all exposed skin. Frostbite can occur in 15 minutes or less with apparent temperatures of 25 below zero or colder. && $$ NYZ001>006-010>014-085-031645- /O.NEW.KBUF.WC.A.0001.180105T0300Z-180106T2300Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Northern Erie- Genesee-Wyoming-Livingston-Ontario-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark, Fair Haven, Oswego, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Geneseo, Canandaigua, Orchard Park, and Springville 342 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WIND CHILL WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills possible. Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. Wind chills could range from 10 below zero to 25 below zero. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, and Ontario counties. * WHEN...10 PM Thursday to 6 PM Saturday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... This is a potentially dangerous situation to be outdoors. If you must be outside, be sure to cover all exposed skin. Frostbite can occur in 15 minutes or less with apparent temperatures of 25 below zero or colder. && $$ NYZ007-008-031645- /O.NEW.KBUF.WC.A.0001.180105T0300Z-180106T2300Z/ Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville 342 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WIND CHILL WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills possible. Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 10 minutes to exposed skin. Wind chills could range from 20 below zero to 40 below zero. * WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis counties. * WHEN...10 PM Thursday to 6 PM Saturday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... This is a potentially dangerous situation to be outdoors. If you must be outside, be sure to cover all exposed skin. Frostbite can occur in 15 minutes or less with apparent temperatures of 25 below zero or colder. && $$ TMA
965 WWUS41 KBUF 031455 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 955 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 NYZ019>021-032300- /O.EXP.KBUF.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180103T1500Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.WC.A.0001.180105T0300Z-180106T2300Z/ Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Allegany- Including the cities of Jamestown, Olean, and Wellsville 955 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills possible. Cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. Wind chills could range from 10 below zero to 25 below zero. * WHERE...The western Southern Tier. * WHEN...10 PM Thursday to 6 PM Saturday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... This is a potentially dangerous situation to be outdoors. If you must be outside, be sure to cover all exposed skin. Frostbite can occur in 15 minutes or less with apparent temperatures of 25 below zero or colder. && $$ NYZ001>006-010>014-085-032300- /O.CON.KBUF.WC.A.0001.180105T0300Z-180106T2300Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Northern Erie- Genesee-Wyoming-Livingston-Ontario-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark, Fair Haven, Oswego, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Geneseo, Canandaigua, Orchard Park, and Springville 955 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills possible. Cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. Wind chills could range from 10 below zero to 25 below zero. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, and Ontario counties. * WHEN...10 PM Thursday to 6 PM Saturday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... This is a potentially dangerous situation to be outdoors. If you must be outside, be sure to cover all exposed skin. Frostbite can occur in 15 minutes or less with apparent temperatures of 25 below zero or colder. && $$ NYZ007-008-032300- /O.CON.KBUF.WC.A.0001.180105T0300Z-180106T2300Z/ Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville 955 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 ...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills possible. Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 10 minutes to exposed skin. Wind chills could range from 20 below zero to 40 below zero. * WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis counties. * WHEN...10 PM Thursday to 6 PM Saturday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... This is a potentially dangerous situation to be outdoors. If you must be outside, be sure to cover all exposed skin. Frostbite can occur in 15 minutes or less with apparent temperatures of 25 below zero or colder. && $$ WOOD
The office that day
Everything else NWS Buffalo, NY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 10:13 AM EST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | BUF | 11 hr | |
| Jan 2, 11:14 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Erie, Genesee | 31 min |
| Jan 2, 12:05 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Erie | 3 hr |
| Jan 2, 12:59 PM EST | Blizzard Warning | BUF | Erie, Jefferson, Oswego | 12 hr |
| Jan 2, 2:51 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Lewis | 84 min |
| Jan 2, 4:08 PM EST | Lake Effect Snow Warning | BUF | Lewis | 9 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.