Alert archive / New York / Winter Storm Warnings in 2019
Winter Storm Warning 13, NWS Buffalo, NY
NWS Buffalo, NY issued this winter storm warning at Dec 31, 2019, 4:32 AM EST for Jefferson County, Lewis County, Oswego County, New York. It took effect at Dec 31, 2019, 6:00 PM EST. It was in force for 22 hr. 3 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
- Dec 31, 2019, 4:32 AM EST (09:32 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 31, 2019, 6:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Jan 1, 2020, 3:43 PM EST
- In force
- 22 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Buffalo, NY
Counties Jefferson County, NY, Lewis County, NY, Oswego County, NY
The radar
The Ft Drum radar (KTYX), 18 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 5:39 AM EST | SNOW 3.7 | Highmarket, NY | 24-HOUR SNOWFALL. |
| Jan 1, 6:00 AM EST | SNOW 4.1 | Chases Lake, NY | 24-HOUR SNOWFALL. |
| Jan 1, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 5.2 | Redfield 8n, NY | 24-HOUR SNOWFALL. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Albany, NY (KALY), launched 00:00Z, 9.5 hours before the alert went out and 205 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
- 739 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 62 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 229 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 555 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
054 WWUS41 KBUF 310932 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 432 AM EST Tue Dec 31 2019 NYZ006>008-311745- /O.UPG.KBUF.WS.A.0014.191231T2100Z-200102T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.WS.W.0013.191231T2300Z-200101T2300Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 432 AM EST Tue Dec 31 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Moderate to heavy lake snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 15 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region, and particularly in the vicinity of the Tug Hill Plateau. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could become very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ012-019-020-085-311745- /O.NEW.KBUF.WW.Y.0050.191231T1800Z-200101T1800Z/ Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville 432 AM EST Tue Dec 31 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could become difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$
9 follow-up statements
958 WWUS41 KBUF 311542 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1042 AM EST Tue Dec 31 2019 NYZ006>008-312345- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0013.191231T2300Z-200101T2300Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 1042 AM EST Tue Dec 31 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Moderate to heavy lake snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 15 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region, and particularly in the vicinity of the Tug Hill Plateau. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could become very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ012-019-020-085-312345- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0050.191231T1800Z-200101T1800Z/ Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville 1042 AM EST Tue Dec 31 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could become difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ JLA
345 WWUS41 KBUF 311805 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 105 PM EST Tue Dec 31 2019 NYZ006>008-010215- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0013.191231T2300Z-200101T2300Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 105 PM EST Tue Dec 31 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 15 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph may cause blowing snow. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could become very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ012-019-020-085-010215- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-200101T1800Z/ Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville 105 PM EST Tue Dec 31 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. Highest snow totals from the Chautauqua Ridge to the Boston Hills. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph may result in some blowing snow. * WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ JLA
089 WWUS41 KBUF 312344 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 644 PM EST Tue Dec 31 2019 NYZ006>008-010900- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-200101T2300Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 644 PM EST Tue Dec 31 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 8 to 15 inches in the most persistent snows across higher terrain of the Tug Hill Plateau, much less at lower elevations. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph may produce some blowing snow. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. Greatest snow accumulations across the Tug Hill Plateau. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult at times, especially across the Tug Hill region. Be prepared for low visibility and deep snow cover on roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ012-019-020-085-010900- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-200101T1800Z/ Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville 644 PM EST Tue Dec 31 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches in the most persistent snows. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph may produce some blowing snow. * WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie counties. Greatest accumulations across the higher terrain of the Chautauqua Ridge, Boston Hills, and southwest Wyoming County. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult at times with poor visibility and snow covered roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ Hitchcock
674 WWUS41 KBUF 010554 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1254 AM EST Wed Jan 1 2020 NYZ006>008-011400- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-200101T2300Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 1254 AM EST Wed Jan 1 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Moderately heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 8 to 15 inches in the most persistent snows across higher terrain of the Tug Hill Plateau, much less at lower elevations. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph may produce some blowing snow. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. Greatest snow accumulations across the Tug Hill Plateau. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult at times, especially across the Tug Hill region. Be prepared for low visibility and deep snow cover on roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ012-019-020-085-011400- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-200101T1800Z/ Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville 1254 AM EST Wed Jan 1 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches in the most persistent snows. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph may produce some blowing snow. * WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie counties. Greatest accumulations across the higher terrain of the Chautauqua Ridge, Boston Hills, and southwest Wyoming County. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult at times with poor visibility and snow covered roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$
864 WWUS41 KBUF 010904 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 404 AM EST Wed Jan 1 2020 NYZ006>008-011715- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-200101T2300Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 404 AM EST Wed Jan 1 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Moderately heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ012-019-020-085-011715- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-200101T1800Z/ Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville 404 AM EST Wed Jan 1 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Accumulating snow showers. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$
888 WWUS41 KBUF 011146 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 646 AM EST Wed Jan 1 2020 NYZ006>008-012000- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-200101T2300Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 646 AM EST Wed Jan 1 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Moderately heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ012-019-020-085-011800- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-200101T1800Z/ Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville 646 AM EST Wed Jan 1 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Accumulating snow showers. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$
944 WWUS41 KBUF 011445 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 945 AM EST Wed Jan 1 2020 NYZ012-019-020-085-011545- /O.CAN.KBUF.WW.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-200101T1800Z/ Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville 945 AM EST Wed Jan 1 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Light lake effect snow showers off Lake Erie will diminish into this afternoon. Expect additional snow accumulations around an inch through the rest of the day. Be aware that untreated roads may still be slick, so use caution if traveling. $$ NYZ006>008-012245- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-200101T2300Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 945 AM EST Wed Jan 1 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ JLA
678 WWUS41 KBUF 011917 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 217 PM EST Wed Jan 1 2020 NYZ006>008-012300- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-200101T2300Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 217 PM EST Wed Jan 1 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 3 inches, greatest over the Tug Hill. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ JLA
907 WWUS41 KBUF 012043 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 343 PM EST Wed Jan 1 2020 NYZ006>008-012145- /O.CAN.KBUF.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-200101T2300Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 343 PM EST Wed Jan 1 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Lake effect snow is rapidly diminishing across the Tug Hill region. Additional accumulations will be limited to around an inch across higher terrain. $$ Hitchcock
The office that day
Everything else NWS Buffalo, NY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 9:53 PM EST | Small Craft Advisory | BUF | 54 hr | |
| Dec 31, 4:32 AM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | BUF | Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Wyoming | 29 hr |
| Dec 31, 11:29 AM EST | Lakeshore Flood Advisory | BUF | Chautauqua, Erie | 10 hr |
| Dec 31, 1:22 PM EST | Snow Squall Warning | BUF | Allegany, Cattaraugus, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Wayne and 1 more | 38 min |
| Dec 31, 1:54 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Chautauqua | 51 min |
| Dec 31, 2:01 PM EST | Snow Squall Warning | BUF | Allegany, Cattaraugus, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Wayne | 44 min |
| Dec 31, 2:44 PM EST | Snow Squall Warning | BUF | Cayuga, Jefferson, Oswego, Wayne | 61 min |
| Dec 31, 3:44 PM EST | Snow Squall Warning | BUF | Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego | 61 min |
| Dec 31, 3:50 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Erie, Genesee, Wyoming | 55 min |
| Dec 31, 4:45 PM EST | Snow Squall Warning | BUF | Lewis | 45 min |
| Dec 31, 4:48 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Wyoming | 57 min |
Nearby
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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.