Gale Warning 14, NWS Buffalo, NY

677 
WHUS71 KBUF 251007
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
507 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

LEZ040-041-251815-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-201226T0300Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0014.201226T0300Z-201226T1500Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
507 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds to 35 knots and 
  waves 7 to 10 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  west winds to 30 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to 
  Buffalo.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM 
  EST Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EST 
  this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ062>065-251815-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0014.201226T0800Z-201226T1800Z/
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-
507 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 1 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 35 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet 
  expected.

* WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River 
  to the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 1 PM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ045-251815-
/O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0128.201225T1500Z-201227T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
507 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM
EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet 
  expected.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Mexico Bay 
  to the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ042-251815-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-201227T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
507 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 30 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara 
  River to Hamlin Beach.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ043-044-251815-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0127.000000T0000Z-201227T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
507 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach 
  to Mexico Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ020-251815-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0128.201225T1900Z-201227T0600Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
507 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots expected.

* WHERE...The Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 1 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

Hitchcock

168 
WHUS71 KBUF 251414
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
914 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

LEZ040-041-252215-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-201226T0300Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0014.201226T0300Z-201226T1500Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
914 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds to 35 knots and 
  waves 7 to 10 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  west winds to 30 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to 
  Buffalo.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM 
  EST Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EST 
  this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ062>065-252215-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0014.201226T0800Z-201226T1800Z/
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-
914 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 1 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 35 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet 
  expected.

* WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River 
  to the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 1 PM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ020-252215-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0128.201225T1414Z-201227T0600Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
914 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots.

* WHERE...The Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ042-252215-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-201227T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
914 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 30 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara 
  River to Hamlin Beach.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ043-044-252215-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0127.000000T0000Z-201227T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
914 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach 
  to Mexico Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ045-252215-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0128.201225T1500Z-201227T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
914 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet 
  expected.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Mexico Bay 
  to the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

208 
WHUS71 KBUF 251827
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
127 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

LEZ040-041-260230-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-201226T0300Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0014.201226T0300Z-201226T1500Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
127 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds to 35 knots and 
  waves 7 to 10 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  west winds to 30 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to 
  Buffalo.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM 
  EST Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EST 
  this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ062>065-260230-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0014.201226T0800Z-201226T1800Z/
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-
127 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 1 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 35 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet 
  expected.

* WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River 
  to the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 1 PM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ042-260230-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-201227T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
127 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 30 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara 
  River to Hamlin Beach.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ020-260230-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-201227T0600Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
127 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots.

* WHERE...The Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ043-044-260230-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0127.000000T0000Z-201227T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
127 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach 
  to Mexico Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ045-260230-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-201227T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
127 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet 
  expected.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Mexico Bay 
  to the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

341 
WHUS71 KBUF 252348
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
648 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

LEZ040-041-260800-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-201226T0300Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0014.201226T0300Z-201226T1500Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
648 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds to 35 knots and
  waves 7 to 10 feet. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds to
  30 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to 
  Buffalo.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM 
  EST Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EST 
  this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ062>065-260800-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0014.201226T0800Z-201226T1800Z/
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-
648 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 1 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 35 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River 
  to the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 1 PM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ030-260800-
/O.EXA.KBUF.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-201227T0600Z/
Lower Niagara River-
648 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots.

* WHERE...The Lower Niagara River.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ042-260800-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-201227T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
648 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara 
  River to Hamlin Beach.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ020-260800-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-201227T0600Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
648 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots.

* WHERE...The Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ043-044-260800-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0127.000000T0000Z-201227T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
648 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach 
  to Mexico Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ045-260800-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-201227T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
648 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 30 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Mexico Bay 
  to the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

335 
WHUS71 KBUF 260312
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1012 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

LEZ040-041-261115-
/O.EXP.KBUF.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-201226T0300Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-201226T1500Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
1012 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 35 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to 
  Buffalo.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ062>065-261115-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0014.201226T0800Z-201226T1800Z/
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-
1012 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 1 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 35 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River 
  to the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 1 PM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ042-261115-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-201227T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
1012 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara 
  River to Hamlin Beach.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ020-LOZ030-261115-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-201227T0600Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River-
1012 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots.

* WHERE...The Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ043-044-261115-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0127.000000T0000Z-201227T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
1012 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach 
  to Mexico Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ045-261115-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-201227T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
1012 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 30 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Mexico Bay 
  to the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

486 
WHUS71 KBUF 260832
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
332 AM EST Sat Dec 26 2020

LEZ040-041-261500-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-201226T1500Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
332 AM EST Sat Dec 26 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 35 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to 
  Buffalo.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ062>065-261645-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-201226T1800Z/
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-
332 AM EST Sat Dec 26 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 35 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet.

* WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River 
  to the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ042-261645-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-201227T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
332 AM EST Sat Dec 26 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 30 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara 
  River to Hamlin Beach.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ020-LOZ030-261645-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-201227T0600Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River-
332 AM EST Sat Dec 26 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots.

* WHERE...The Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ043-044-261645-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0127.000000T0000Z-201227T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
332 AM EST Sat Dec 26 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 knots and waves 9 to 12 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach 
  to Mexico Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ045-261645-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-201227T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
332 AM EST Sat Dec 26 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 30 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Mexico Bay 
  to the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

Hitchcock

201 
WHUS71 KBUF 261429
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
929 AM EST Sat Dec 26 2020

LEZ040-041-262230-
/O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-201226T1500Z/
/O.EXA.KBUF.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-201227T0600Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
929 AM EST Sat Dec 26 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to 
  Buffalo.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ030-261530-
/O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-201227T0600Z/
Lower Niagara River-
929 AM EST Sat Dec 26 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

LOZ062>065-261800-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-201226T1800Z/
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-
929 AM EST Sat Dec 26 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 35 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet.

* WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River 
  to the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ042-262230-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-201227T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
929 AM EST Sat Dec 26 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 30 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara 
  River to Hamlin Beach.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ020-262230-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-201227T0600Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
929 AM EST Sat Dec 26 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots becoming west.

* WHERE...The Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ043-044-262230-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0127.000000T0000Z-201227T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
929 AM EST Sat Dec 26 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 knots and waves 9 to 12 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach 
  to Mexico Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ045-262230-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-201227T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
929 AM EST Sat Dec 26 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 30 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Mexico Bay 
  to the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
JLA

418 
WHUS71 KBUF 261734
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1234 PM EST Sat Dec 26 2020

LOZ062>065-261845-
/O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-201226T1800Z/
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-
1234 PM EST Sat Dec 26 2020

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

$$

LOZ042-270145-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-201227T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
1234 PM EST Sat Dec 26 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 30 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara 
  River to Hamlin Beach.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-270145-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-201227T0600Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
1234 PM EST Sat Dec 26 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 30 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to 
  Buffalo.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ020-270145-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-201227T0600Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
1234 PM EST Sat Dec 26 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots becoming west.

* WHERE...The Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ043-044-270145-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0127.000000T0000Z-201227T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
1234 PM EST Sat Dec 26 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 8 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach 
  to Mexico Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ045-270145-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-201227T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
1234 PM EST Sat Dec 26 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 30 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Mexico Bay 
  to the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
JLA

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1247 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

.SYNOPSIS...
Rain over the region late this evening will change to a wintry
mix over the western counties before completing a change over to
accumulating snow overnight. Areas east of Lake Ontario will
not experience a change over until at least midday Friday. Heavy
lake effect snow will then develop Christmas afternoon and
night. The most impactful snow will fall off Lake Erie Christmas
night, and off Lake Ontario Friday night and Saturday.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TODAY/...
The rain/snow transition is located from roughly Barker to Marilla
to Ellicottville as of 1230AM. KBUF CC data suggests the rain/snow
line has stalled for now as a frontal wave moves northward along the
frontal boundary over Central NY. Freezing rain and sleet is also
occuring in a narrow zone along the transition line. The rain/snow
line may stay in place for a few hours before starting its eastward
progression again during the pre-dawn hours.

Mesoscale models which were faster with the change over to snow
across western New York this evening have now slowed, but still
indicate that a transition to all snow will move eastward
overnight, perhaps getting as far east as a Rochester-Wellsville
line by morning. This slower transition to snow will cut down
on overnight snowfall amounts, especially across the Genesee
Valley, but still could see a 3-7 inch accumulation across very far
western New York, with a 3-5 inch accumulation expected for the
Buffalo metro area.

The period of mixed icy precipitation might be more of an issue for
the Genesee Valley overnight.

Friday morning...the rain will continue east of Lake Ontario, with
the synoptic snow starting to taper off across Western NY. The
potential for wintry mix will start to diminish through the morning
as a dry slot overtakes the frontal zone in the western Finger
Lakes. By afternoon there should be a more clean transition from
rain to snow east of Lake Ontario as the cold front accelerates east
in the wake of the departing frontal wave. Snow accumulations from
the Genesee Valley east to the eastern Lake Ontario region will be
very minor on Friday.

Meanwhile across Western NY, the synoptic snow will taper off in the
morning, but lake effect snow will quickly take its place. The
initial northwest flow will back to the west by early afternoon,
allowing lake effect snow to gradually organize into bands across
the western Southern Tier. Boundary layer flow will back further to
the WSW by late afternoon, with several bands likely consolidating
into one strengthening band by late afternoon from the Chautauqua
County shoreline to southern Erie County, reaching the Buffalo
Southtowns by late afternoon or early evening. The Boston Hills and
Chautauqua Ridge may see another 4-6 inches of accumulation.
Meanwhile the rest of Western NY may see an inch or two, with the
Buffalo area seeing a break for much of the day between the
departing synoptic snow in the morning, and lake effect arriving in
the evening.

Deepening cold air (rising inversion) Christmas night will support 2-
3 inch snowfall rates and thunder/lightning with an impressive plume
of lake snow off Lake Erie that could extend into the BUF metro
area...but almost certainly the Southtowns. Snowfall amounts could
easily exceed a foot with this band if it stalls for any significant
length of time...as it should be drifting north for much of the 12
hour period. Meanwhile...it will finally get cold enough for a lake
response off Lk Ontario. Nighttime snowfall amounts should be half
of what is experienced off Lk Erie.

&&

.SHORT TERM /TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY/...
Heavy Lake Effect Snow Saturday off Lake Erie.

Heavy Lake Effect Snow Possible Saturday through Saturday Night off
Lake Ontario.

Off of Lake Erie...The band of snow from the night prior will shift
a tad further north Saturday, where it will mainly impact northern
Erie and western Genesee counties. This may cause a burst of snow
comprised of several inches to the Northtowns, while the Metro
Buffalo remains in the heart of the snow band. Synoptic moisture
will depart and inversion heights will begin to lower Saturday
afternoon. The snow band may produce a few more inches before
meandering south and weakening Saturday night as drier air begins to
invade in. Winter Storm and Lake Effect Snow Warning remain in place
through Saturday.

Off of Lake Ontario, the snowbands that developed the night
prior will likely produce its heaviest lake snows late Friday
night and Saturday with up to 2" per hour possible at times. This
can be attributed to the additional synoptic moisture available
and a saturated dendritic growth zone producing large flakes.
Lake effect snowbands will remain across Jefferson and Lewis
counties along with the northern Tug Hill Plateau Saturday
morning. Winds will shift more westerly Saturday afternoon which
will act to drive the snowbands south across central/southern
Jefferson and far northern Oswego and central Lewis counties.
Gusts of 30-35 mph are possible Saturday which should cause some
blowing and drifting snow. The bands will begin to weaken and
shift further south later Saturday night as the drier air from
the west begins to filter in and inversion height drop. A Lake
Effect Snow Warning has been issued for this region with the
greatest snowfall totals expected from Watertown to the northern
Tug Hill region.

The last lingering lake effect snow showers will continue to peter
out Sunday morning, before completely diminishing by Sunday
afternoon due to a warm southerly flow occurring both aloft and the
surface.

&&

.LONG TERM /SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY/...
The region on Sunday night will be between two upper level shortwave
troughs; one lifting north departing the northeast and one digging
into the Central Plains from the Northern Plains. As such, this
places the region under the upper level ridge axis and corresponding
surface high pressure, thus mainly dry conditions can be expected.

However, turning our focus to the shortwave over the Central Plains,
it will produce an area of surface low pressure also over the
central Plains on Sunday. This will then track northeast across the
Great Lakes Sunday night into Monday, where it will drag its
associated surface cold front east across the Mid-West and Ohio
Valley before reaching our western border by dawn Monday morning.
The front will then continue to track eastward throughout the day on
Monday, where precipitation will initially fall as snow then
transition to a mix of rain and snow and eventually to all rain with
the addition of daytime heating. With the addition of the cold air
arrival from the front and the loss of daytime heating, all
precipitation should transition back to all snow by Monday evening.

The large scale system then pushes out of the area by Tuesday
morning, but the aforementioned cooler air continues to usher in
behind the front. This may lead to some lake effect snow Tuesday
south/southeast of both lakes. Surface high pressure over the
Northern Plains Tuesday morning will advance eastward throughout out
the day Tuesday and Wednesday which will act to diminish the lake
effect snows Tuesday night and Wednesday.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
Snow will continue through daybreak across far Western NY including
KIAG, KBUF, and KJHW. The rain/snow line with a wintry mix is
located just east of KBUF, and will stall there for a few hours
before moving east to the Genesee Valley by daybreak. This may bring
a brief period of wintry mix to KROC before daybreak. All of the
snow and wintry mix will taper off during the morning hours across
Western NY. Meanwhile east of Lake Ontario rain will continue
through mid morning before tapering off. Widespread IFR CIGS will
continue through morning for most of the area, with some MVFR in the
mix east of Lake Ontario.

Lake effect snow will develop later this morning and into the
afternoon east of Lake Erie across the western Southern Tier, and
some of this will impact KJHW. The lake effect snow will consolidate
into a single band tonight and drift northward, reaching the KBUF
area after about 06Z Saturday. LIFR/VLIFR conditions will be found
within the band of lake effect snow. East of Lake Ontario the lake
effect snow will start to develop this evening from KART northward
to near the Saint Lawrence river with local IFR/LIFR conditions.

Outlook...

Saturday...Lake effect snow northeast of Lakes Erie and Ontario with
local IFR/LIFR. KBUF and KROC may drop below airfield minimums at
times.
Sunday...Local IFR in lake snow east of Lake Ontario in the morning,
otherwise VFR.
Monday...MVFR/IFR with rain/snow showers likely.
Tuesday...Local IFR in lake effect snow showers southeast of the
lakes, otherwise VFR.

&&

.MARINE...
West to southwest winds will increase Friday and continue through
Saturday, with sustained winds peaking around 30 knots on both lakes
with gale force gusts. This will bring a round of high end Small
Craft Advisory conditions to both lakes, with a low chance of true
sustained gale force winds.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
The combination of rain into tonight may result in minor flooding
at some locations. The main concern for our area is upper
portions of the Genesee River basin which extends into northern
Pennsylvania and the Black River basin. The combination of 1-1.5
inches of rain along with roughly an inch of snow water
equivalent could push the Wellsville and Portageville on the
Genesee River and Boonville, McKeever, and Watertown on the
Black River to near Flood Stage on Friday. There is no flood
risk past Mt. Morris Dam due to the flood control structure.

Flood Watches remain in effect as outlined below.

&&

.BUF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NY...Flood Watch through late tonight for NYZ007-008.
     Lake Effect Snow Warning from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST
     Sunday for NYZ006>008.
     Winter Weather Advisory until noon EST today for NYZ001>004-
     010>014-021.
     Lake Effect Snow Warning from noon today to 7 PM EST Saturday
     for NYZ010>012.
     Winter Storm Warning until 7 PM EST Saturday for NYZ019-020-
     085.
     Flood Watch through this afternoon for NYZ013-021.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 7 PM EST Saturday for LEZ040-041.
         Small Craft Advisory until 7 PM EST Saturday for
         LOZ042>044.

&&

SYNOPSIS...RSH/TMA
NEAR TERM...Hitchcock/RSH/TMA
SHORT TERM...EAJ
LONG TERM...EAJ
AVIATION...Hitchcock
MARINE...Hitchcock/RSH/TMA
HYDROLOGY...Apffel/HSK/TMA

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
946 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

NYZ019-020-085-260300-
Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
946 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SATURDAY...

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

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

   Winter Storm Warning.

.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 Warning.

.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>012-260300-
Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-
946 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST FRIDAY...
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 7 PM EST
SATURDAY...

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

.DAY ONE...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.
   Lake Effect Snow Warning.

.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

NYZ001-002-260300-
Niagara-Orleans-
946 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST FRIDAY...

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

.DAY ONE...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.

.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

NYZ013-021-260300-
Livingston-Allegany-
946 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST FRIDAY...

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

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

   Flood Watch.
   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.

   Flood Watch.
   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

NYZ003-260300-
Monroe-
946 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST FRIDAY...

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

.DAY ONE...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.

.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

NYZ004-014-260300-
Wayne-Ontario-
946 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST FRIDAY...

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

.DAY ONE...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.

.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

NYZ005-260300-
Northern Cayuga-
946 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

A wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow is possible late
tonight. Any snow and ice amounts will be very light.

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

A wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow is possible Friday
morning. Any snow and ice amounts will be very light.

.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

NYZ007-008-260300-
Jefferson-Lewis-
946 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 10 AM EST
SUNDAY...

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

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

   Flood Watch.

.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.

   Flood Watch.
   Lake Effect Snow Warning.

.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

NYZ006-260300-
Oswego-
946 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 10 AM EST
SUNDAY...

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.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.

   Lake Effect Snow Warning.

.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-SLZ022-024-260300-
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-
946 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

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

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.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

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BUFFALO NY
1129 PM EST THU DEC 24 2020

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

0839 PM     FREEZING RAIN    1 WSW RAPIDS            43.09N 78.66W
12/24/2020  E0.01 INCH       NIAGARA            NY   NWS EMPLOYEE

0920 PM     FREEZING RAIN    1 WNW COLDEN            42.66N 78.70W
12/24/2020  E0.01 INCH       ERIE               NY   TRAINED SPOTTER

            SLEET AND FREEZING RAIN.

&&

JM

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BUFFALO NY
124 AM EST FRI DEC 25 2020

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

0100 AM     SNOW             2 NNW HAMBURG           42.75N 78.85W
12/25/2020  M3.6 INCH        ERIE               NY   COCORAHS

&&

JM