Alert archive / New York / Winter Storm Warnings in 2018
Winter Storm Warning 4, NWS Buffalo, NY
NWS Buffalo, NY issued this winter storm warning at Mar 9, 2018, 9:16 AM EST for 4 counties in New York. It was in force for 18 hr. 5 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 9, 2018, 9:16 AM EST (14:16 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 10, 2018, 3:28 AM EST
- In force
- 18 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Buffalo, NY
Counties Cattaraugus County, NY, Chautauqua County, NY, Erie County, NY, Wyoming County, NY
The radar
The Buffalo radar (KBUF), 50 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:17 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 10:00 AM EST | SNOW 7 | Perrysburg, NY | 24-HOUR SNOWFALL. |
| Mar 9, 3:00 PM EST | SNOW 6 | 2 Sw Forestville, NY | 24-HOUR SNOWFALL. |
| Mar 9, 3:00 PM EST | SNOW 10 | Perrysburg, NY | |
| Mar 9, 6:00 PM EST | SNOW 12 | Springville, NY | 24-HOUR SNOWFALL. |
| Mar 9, 9:00 PM EST | SNOW 13 | Perrysburg, NY |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Buffalo Intl Airport, NY (KBUF), launched 12:00Z, 2.3 hours before the alert went out and 48 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 620 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 28 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 88 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 125 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
228 WWUS41 KBUF 091416 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 916 AM EST Fri Mar 9 2018 NYZ012-019-020-085-092230- /O.UPG.KBUF.WW.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-180310T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.WS.W.0004.180309T1416Z-180310T1000Z/ Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville 916 AM EST Fri Mar 9 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches are expected, with locally higher storm total accumulations of 10 to 14 inches over the higher terrain of the Chautauqua Ridge and Boston Hills. * WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie counties. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ006>008-092230- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-180310T1000Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 916 AM EST Fri Mar 9 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches are expected. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ004-005-092230- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-180310T1000Z/ Wayne-Northern Cayuga- Including the cities of Newark and Fair Haven 916 AM EST Fri Mar 9 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are expected. * WHERE...Wayne and Northern Cayuga counties. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the evening commute. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Periods of 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. && $$ TMA
4 follow-up statements
166 WWUS41 KBUF 091953 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 253 PM EST Fri Mar 9 2018 NYZ012-019-020-085-100400- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180310T1000Z/ Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville 253 PM EST Fri Mar 9 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected, with locally higher storm total accumulations of 10 to 14 inches over the higher terrain of the Chautauqua Ridge and Boston Hills. * WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie counties. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ006>008-100400- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-180310T1000Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 253 PM EST Fri Mar 9 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the evening commute. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Periods of 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. && $$ NYZ004-005-100400- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-180310T1000Z/ Wayne-Northern Cayuga- Including the cities of Newark and Fair Haven 253 PM EST Fri Mar 9 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected. * WHERE...Wayne and Northern Cayuga counties. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the evening commute. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ TMA
451 WWUS41 KBUF 100234 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 934 PM EST Fri Mar 9 2018 NYZ012-019-020-085-101000- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180310T1000Z/ Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville 934 PM EST Fri Mar 9 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches possible in the most persistent snows. * WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie counties. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ006>008-101000- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-180310T1000Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 934 PM EST Fri Mar 9 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ004-005-101000- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-180310T1000Z/ Wayne-Northern Cayuga- Including the cities of Newark and Fair Haven 934 PM EST Fri Mar 9 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected. * WHERE...Wayne and Northern Cayuga counties. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Periods of 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. && $$ Reynolds
414 WWUS41 KBUF 100707 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 207 AM EST Sat Mar 10 2018 NYZ012-019-020-085-101000- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180310T1000Z/ Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville 207 AM EST Sat Mar 10 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of an inch or less are expected. * WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie counties. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EST early this morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ006>008-101500- /O.EXT.KBUF.WW.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-180310T1500Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 207 AM EST Sat Mar 10 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Periods of 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. && $$ NYZ004-005-101500- /O.EXT.KBUF.WW.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-180310T1500Z/ Wayne-Northern Cayuga- Including the cities of Newark and Fair Haven 207 AM EST Sat Mar 10 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected. * WHERE...Wayne and Northern Cayuga counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$
436 WWUS41 KBUF 100828 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 328 AM EST Sat Mar 10 2018 NYZ012-019-020-085-100930- /O.CAN.KBUF.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180310T1000Z/ Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville 328 AM EST Sat Mar 10 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Steady snow has diminished to snow showers. Any additional accumulation will be less than an inch. $$ NYZ006>008-101500- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-180310T1500Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 328 AM EST Sat Mar 10 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected, mainly on the Tug Hill Plateau. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. Greatest accumulation will be on the Tug Hill Plateau. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ004-005-101500- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-180310T1500Z/ Wayne-Northern Cayuga- Including the cities of Newark and Fair Haven 328 AM EST Sat Mar 10 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected. * WHERE...Wayne and Northern Cayuga counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Periods of 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. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Buffalo, NY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 7:30 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Genesee, Monroe, Niagara | 60 min |
| Mar 9, 3:09 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Genesee, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans | 21 min |
| Mar 9, 4:00 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Monroe, Orleans | 60 min |
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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.