Alert archive / New York / Winter Storm Warnings in 2020
Winter Storm Warning 3, NWS Buffalo, NY
NWS Buffalo, NY issued this winter storm warning at Feb 26, 2020, 4:27 AM EST for 4 counties in New York. It took effect at Feb 26, 2020, 10:00 PM EST. It was in force for 15 hr. 20 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
- Feb 26, 2020, 4:27 AM EST (09:27 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 26, 2020, 10:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Feb 27, 2020, 1:00 PM EST
- In force
- 15 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Buffalo, NY
Counties Erie County, NY, Genesee County, NY, Niagara County, NY, Orleans County, NY
The radar
The Buffalo radar (KBUF), 25 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 6:45 AM EST | SNOW 4 | 2 Ne Boston, NY | 24-HOUR SNOWFALL. |
| Feb 27, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 3.5 | 2 Se Glenwood, NY | 24-HOUR SNOWFALL. |
| Feb 27, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 4 | Newfane 1w, NY | 24-HOUR SNOWFALL. |
| Feb 27, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 4 | Wsw Hamburg, NY | 24-HOUR SNOWFALL. |
| Feb 27, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 4.5 | 1 Ne Lockport, NY | 24-HOUR SNOWFALL. |
| Feb 27, 7:30 AM EST | SNOW 5.7 | Colden 1w, NY | 24-HOUR SNOWFALL. |
| Feb 27, 8:00 AM EST | SNOW 3.5 | 1 Sw Rapids, NY | 24-HOUR SNOWFALL. |
| Feb 27, 8:00 AM EST | SNOW 6.7 | 2 Ene Colden, NY | 24-HOUR SNOWFALL. |
| Feb 27, 8:04 AM EST | SNOW 5 | 6 E Niagara Falls, NY | 24-HOUR SNOWFALL. |
| Feb 27, 8:20 AM EST | SNOW 5 | 3 Wnw Lockport, NY | 24-HOUR SNOWFALL. |
| Feb 27, 9:00 AM EST | SNOW 3.5 | 1 Se Elma Center, NY | 24-HOUR SNOWFALL. |
| Feb 27, 9:00 AM EST | SNOW 4 | 1 Nnw Blossom, NY | |
| Feb 27, 9:00 AM EST | SNOW 4 | Wales Center, NY | |
| Feb 27, 9:44 AM EST | SNOW 3.5 | Sardinia, NY | |
| Feb 27, 9:48 AM EST | SNOW 3.5 | 2 Nne Tonawanda, NY | 24-HOUR SNOWFALL. |
| Feb 27, 10:00 AM EST | SNOW 4.4 | North Tonawanda, NY | |
| Feb 27, 11:00 AM EST | SNOW 3.5 | Buffalo Airport, NY | |
| Feb 27, 11:00 AM EST | SNOW 4 | Armor, NY | |
| Feb 27, 11:00 AM EST | SNOW 4 | Ebenezer, NY | |
| Feb 27, 11:30 AM EST | SNOW 5.5 | 2 N Tonawanda, 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 00:00Z, 9.5 hours before the alert went out and 23 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
- 510 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 34 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 4 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 104 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
613
WWUS41 KBUF 260927
WSWBUF
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
427 AM EST Wed Feb 26 2020
NYZ001-002-010-011-261730-
/O.UPG.KBUF.WS.A.0006.200227T0000Z-200227T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.WS.W.0003.200227T0300Z-200227T1800Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo,
and Batavia
427 AM EST Wed Feb 26 2020
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM
EST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9
inches. Winds could gust as high as 45 to 50 mph resulting in
significant blowing and drifting snow.
* WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Northern Erie, and Genesee counties.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will become very difficult with very poor
visibility and snow covered roadways. The hazardous conditions
will greatly impact the Thursday morning commute. Gusty winds
could bring down tree branches.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions.
Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
&&
$$
NYZ012-019-020-085-261730-
/O.UPG.KBUF.WS.A.0006.200227T0000Z-200229T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.LE.W.0004.200227T0300Z-200229T2300Z/
Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park,
and Springville
427 AM EST Wed Feb 26 2020
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6
PM EST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Long duration heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow
accumulations of 1 to 2 feet with locally higher amounts possible
in the most persistent bands. Snowfall rates may reach 1 to 2
inches per hour at times. Winds could gust as high as 45 to 50 mph
resulting in SIGNIFICANT blowing and drifting snow.
* WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie
counties.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 6 PM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will become be very difficult to impossible with
very poor visibility and deep snow cover on roads. The hazardous
conditions will greatly impact the morning and evening commutes.
Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be
prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.
Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
&&
Experimental content below...do not use operationally
Please see below links for more information on this experiment
http://www.weather.gov/buf/polygon_pdd
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/notification/
pns15lake_effect_snowaaa.htm
To view the experimental polygons please see:
http://www.weather.gov/buf/lespolygon
COORD...4246 7812 4280 7798 4288 7820 4278 7848
4279 7884 4261 7902 4227 7975 4199 7977 4199 7923
4212 7877
TIME Y20M02D27T1200Z-Y20M02D28T0000Z
COORD...4276 7804 4279 7839 4241 7934 4219 7977
4199 7977 4208 7875 4219 7852 4219 7829 4226 7809
4233 7817
TIME Y20M02D28T0000Z-Y20M02D28T1200Z
COORD...4287 7802 4286 7847 4278 7881 4262 7893
4233 7939 4221 7973 4199 7977 4213 7933 4216 7873
4227 7820
TIME Y20M02D28T1200Z-Y20M02D29T0000Z
COORD...4248 7809 4286 7797 4286 7847 4278 7878
4244 7937 4227 7975 4199 7977 4199 7923 4215 7856
4229 7845
TIME Y20M02D29T0000Z-Y20M02D29T1200Z
COORD...4255 7834 4277 7819 4271 7850 4268 7889
4234 7948 4223 7976 4199 7977 4199 7923 4210 7895
4222 7843
TIME Y20M02D29T1200Z-Y20M03D01T0000Z
$$
NYZ006>008-261730-
/O.UPG.KBUF.WS.A.0006.200227T0900Z-200229T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.LE.W.0004.200227T1200Z-200229T2300Z/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
427 AM EST Wed Feb 26 2020
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 6 PM EST
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Long duration heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow
accumulations of 2 to 3 feet with locally higher amounts
possible in the most persistent lake snows. Snowfall rates may
exceed 2 inches per hour at times. Winds could gust as high as
45 to 50 mph resulting in SIGNIFICANT blowing and drifting snow.
* WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region.
* WHEN...From 7 AM Thursday to 6 PM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will become be very difficult to impossible with
very poor visibility and deep snow cover on roads. The hazardous
conditions will greatly impact the morning and the evening
commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be
prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.
Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
&&
Experimental content below...do not use operationally
Please see below links for more information on this experiment
http://www.weather.gov/buf/polygon_pdd
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/notification/
pns15lake_effect_snowaaa.htm
To view the experimental polygons please see:
http://www.weather.gov/buf/lespolygon
COORD...4398 7578 4398 7581 4396 7587 4394 7588
4394 7584 4395 7578
TIME Y20M02D27T1200Z-Y20M02D27T1800Z
COORD...4406 7516 4400 7541 4395 7593 4384 7611
4369 7614 4352 7602 4350 7578 4342 7550 4352 7536
4360 7513
TIME Y20M02D27T1200Z-Y20M02D27T1800Z
COORD...4406 7516 4400 7534 4398 7578 4380 7620
4364 7614 4356 7622 4349 7569 4342 7550 4352 7536
4360 7513
TIME Y20M02D27T1800Z-Y20M02D28T0000Z
COORD...4380 7515 4384 7514 4385 7517 4383 7517
4378 7518 4376 7516 4378 7515 4376 7513 4378 7512
4380 7512
TIME Y20M02D28T0000Z-Y20M02D28T0600Z
COORD...4402 7519 4390 7548 4389 7577 4374 7622
4359 7622 4345 7656 4342 7631 4348 7581 4342 7550
4360 7513
TIME Y20M02D28T0000Z-Y20M02D28T0600Z
COORD...4387 7514 4387 7522 4377 7606 4356 7622
4352 7644 4336 7662 4338 7593 4347 7570 4342 7550
4360 7513
TIME Y20M02D28T0600Z-Y20M02D28T1200Z
COORD...4345 7555 4347 7570 4345 7570 4343 7556
TIME Y20M02D28T1200Z-Y20M02D29T0000Z
COORD...4389 7513 4385 7559 4389 7577 4379 7606
4354 7617 4336 7638 4330 7600 4348 7581 4329 7584
4360 7513
TIME Y20M02D28T1200Z-Y20M02D29T0000Z
COORD...4345 7555 4347 7570 4345 7570 4343 7556
TIME Y20M02D29T0000Z-Y20M02D29T0600Z
COORD...4360 7513 4389 7513 4389 7577 4375 7609
4356 7622 4343 7661 4325 7661 4319 7595 4348 7581
4342 7550
TIME Y20M02D29T0000Z-Y20M02D29T0600Z
COORD...4360 7513 4384 7514 4385 7580 4351 7629
4343 7661 4325 7661 4328 7620 4319 7598 4348 7581
4342 7550
TIME Y20M02D29T0600Z-Y20M03D01T0000Z
$$
NYZ021-261730-
/O.NEW.KBUF.LE.W.0004.200227T0300Z-200229T2300Z/
Allegany-
Including the city of Wellsville
427 AM EST Wed Feb 26 2020
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6
PM EST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Prolonged heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow
accumulations of 10 to 20 inches in the most persistent lake
snows. Winds could gust as high as 45 to 50 mph resulting in
significant blowing and drifting snow.
* WHERE...Northwest Allegany county.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 6 PM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will become very difficult. Areas of blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
conditions will impact the morning or evening commutes. Gusty
winds could bring down tree branches.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be
prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.
Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
&&
Experimental content below...do not use operationally
Please see below links for more information on this experiment
http://www.weather.gov/buf/polygon_pdd
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/notification/
pns15lake_effect_snowaaa.htm
To view the experimental polygons please see:
http://www.weather.gov/buf/lespolygon
COORD...4246 7812 4280 7798 4288 7820 4278 7848
4279 7884 4261 7902 4227 7975 4199 7977 4199 7923
4212 7877
TIME Y20M02D27T1200Z-Y20M02D28T0000Z
COORD...4276 7804 4279 7839 4241 7934 4219 7977
4199 7977 4208 7875 4219 7852 4219 7829 4226 7809
4233 7817
TIME Y20M02D28T0000Z-Y20M02D28T1200Z
COORD...4287 7802 4286 7847 4278 7881 4262 7893
4233 7939 4221 7973 4199 7977 4213 7933 4216 7873
4227 7820
TIME Y20M02D28T1200Z-Y20M02D29T0000Z
COORD...4248 7809 4286 7797 4286 7847 4278 7878
4244 7937 4227 7975 4199 7977 4199 7923 4215 7856
4229 7845
TIME Y20M02D29T0000Z-Y20M02D29T1200Z
$$
NYZ004-005-261730-
/O.NEW.KBUF.WS.A.0007.200228T0300Z-200229T2300Z/
Wayne-Northern Cayuga-
Including the cities of Newark and Fair Haven
427 AM EST Wed Feb 26 2020
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations
of 7 to 14 inches possible in the most persistent lake snows.
Winds could gust as high as 45 to 50 mph resulting in
significant blowing and drifting snow.
* WHERE...Wayne and Northern Cayuga counties.
* WHEN...From Thursday evening through Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could
bring down tree branches.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Narrow bands of heavy snow could impact portions of the region.
Localized travel problems will be possible.
&&
$$
TMA6 follow-up statements
784 WWUS41 KBUF 261758 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1258 PM EST Wed Feb 26 2020 NYZ012-019>021-085-270200- /O.UPG.KBUF.LE.W.0004.200227T0300Z-200229T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.BZ.W.0001.200227T0300Z-200228T2100Z/ Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Allegany-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Wellsville, Orchard Park, and Springville 1258 PM EST Wed Feb 26 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 to 55 mph will result in severe blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Southern Erie and Wyoming counties and the western Southern Tier. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow will produce near zero visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes Thursday and Friday. Strong winds could cause some tree damage and isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Strong winds will cause significant blowing and drifting snow, frequently reducing visibilities to zero. Travel is strongly discouraged. && $$ NYZ006>008-270200- /O.UPG.KBUF.LE.W.0004.200227T1200Z-200229T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.BZ.W.0001.200227T1200Z-200228T2100Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 1258 PM EST Wed Feb 26 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 4 feet across the Tug Hill Plateau, and 1 to 2 feet for surrounding lower elevations. Winds gusting as high as 50 to 60 mph will result in severe blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. * WHEN...From 7 AM Thursday to 4 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow will produce near zero visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes Thursday and Friday. Strong winds could cause some tree damage and scattered power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Strong winds will cause significant blowing and drifting snow, frequently reducing visibilities to zero. Travel is strongly discouraged. && $$ NYZ001-002-010-011-270200- /O.NEW.KBUF.WW.Y.0015.200227T1800Z-200228T2100Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0003.200227T0300Z-200227T1800Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, and Batavia 1258 PM EST Wed Feb 26 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST THURSDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 to 55 mph will result in blowing and drifting snow with greatly reduced visibility from Thursday morning through Friday. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Northern Erie, and Genesee counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Thursday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 1 PM Thursday to 4 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult at times with snow covered roads. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes Thursday and Friday. Strong winds could cause some tree damage and result in isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ004-005-270200- /O.NEW.KBUF.WW.Y.0015.200227T0900Z-200228T2100Z/ /O.EXT.KBUF.WS.A.0007.200228T2100Z-200229T2300Z/ Wayne-Northern Cayuga- Including the cities of Newark and Fair Haven 1258 PM EST Wed Feb 26 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 to 55 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches possible in the most persistent lake snows. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Wayne and Northern Cayuga counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 4 AM Thursday to 4 PM EST Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult with snow covered roads. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes Thursday and Friday. Strong winds could cause some tree damage and result in isolated power outages. 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. Narrow bands of heavy snow could impact portions of the region. Localized travel problems will be possible. && $$ NYZ003-013-014-270200- /O.NEW.KBUF.WW.Y.0015.200227T0900Z-200228T2100Z/ Monroe-Livingston-Ontario- Including the cities of Rochester, Geneseo, and Canandaigua 1258 PM EST Wed Feb 26 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 to 55 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Monroe, Livingston, and Ontario counties. * WHEN...From 4 AM Thursday to 4 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Strong winds could cause some tree damage and result in isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ Hitchcock
551 WWUS41 KBUF 270008 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 708 PM EST Wed Feb 26 2020 NYZ012-019>021-085-270815- /O.CON.KBUF.BZ.W.0001.200227T0300Z-200228T2100Z/ Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Allegany-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Wellsville, Orchard Park, and Springville 708 PM EST Wed Feb 26 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will result in severe blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Southern Erie and Wyoming counties and the western Southern Tier. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow will produce near zero visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes Thursday and Friday. Strong winds could cause some tree damage and isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Strong winds will cause significant blowing and drifting snow, frequently reducing visibilities to zero. Travel is strongly discouraged. && $$ NYZ006>008-270815- /O.CON.KBUF.BZ.W.0001.200227T1200Z-200228T2100Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 708 PM EST Wed Feb 26 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 4 feet across the Tug Hill Plateau, and 1 to 2 feet for surrounding lower elevations. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph will result in severe blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. * WHEN...From 7 AM Thursday to 4 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow will produce near zero visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes Thursday and Friday. Strong winds could cause some tree damage and scattered power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Strong winds will cause significant blowing and drifting snow, frequently reducing visibilities to zero. Travel is strongly discouraged. && $$ NYZ001-002-010-011-270815- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0003.200227T0300Z-200227T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0015.200227T1800Z-200228T2100Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, and Batavia 708 PM EST Wed Feb 26 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THURSDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will result in blowing and drifting snow with greatly reduced visibility from Thursday morning through Friday. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Northern Erie, and Genesee counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 1 PM EST Thursday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 1 PM Thursday to 4 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult at times with snow covered roads. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes Thursday and Friday. Strong winds could cause some tree damage and result in isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ004-005-270815- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0015.200227T0900Z-200228T2100Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0007.200228T2100Z-200229T2300Z/ Wayne-Northern Cayuga- Including the cities of Newark and Fair Haven 708 PM EST Wed Feb 26 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations in excess of 6 inches possible in the most persistent lake snows. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Wayne and Northern Cayuga counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 4 AM Thursday to 4 PM EST Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult with snow covered roads. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes Thursday and Friday. Strong winds could cause some tree damage and result in isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ003-013-014-270815- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0015.200227T0900Z-200228T2100Z/ Monroe-Livingston-Ontario- Including the cities of Rochester, Geneseo, and Canandaigua 708 PM EST Wed Feb 26 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Monroe, Livingston, and Ontario counties. * WHEN...From 4 AM Thursday to 4 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commute. Strong winds could cause some tree damage and result in isolated power outages. 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. && $$
990 WWUS41 KBUF 270310 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1010 PM EST Wed Feb 26 2020 NYZ012-019>021-085-271130- /O.CON.KBUF.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200228T2100Z/ Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Allegany-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Wellsville, Orchard Park, and Springville 1010 PM EST Wed Feb 26 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will result in extensive blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Southern Erie and Wyoming counties and the western Southern Tier. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow will produce near zero visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes Thursday and Friday. Strong winds could cause some tree damage and isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Strong winds will cause significant blowing and drifting snow, frequently reducing visibilities to zero. Travel is strongly discouraged. && $$ NYZ006>008-271130- /O.CON.KBUF.BZ.W.0001.200227T1200Z-200228T2100Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 1010 PM EST Wed Feb 26 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 4 feet across the Tug Hill Plateau, and 1 to 2 feet for surrounding lower elevations. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph will result in extensive blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. * WHEN...From 7 AM Thursday to 4 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow will produce near zero visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes Thursday and Friday. Strong winds could cause some tree damage and scattered power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Strong winds will cause significant blowing and drifting snow, frequently reducing visibilities to zero. Travel is strongly discouraged. && $$ NYZ001-002-010-011-271130- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200227T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0015.200227T1800Z-200228T2100Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, and Batavia 1010 PM EST Wed Feb 26 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THURSDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will result in blowing and drifting snow with greatly reduced visibility from Thursday morning through Friday. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Northern Erie, and Genesee counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 1 PM EST Thursday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 1 PM Thursday to 4 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult at times with snow covered roads. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes Thursday and Friday. Strong winds could cause some tree damage and result in isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ004-005-271130- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0015.200227T0900Z-200228T2100Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0007.200228T2100Z-200229T2300Z/ Wayne-Northern Cayuga- Including the cities of Newark and Fair Haven 1010 PM EST Wed Feb 26 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations in excess of 6 inches possible in the most persistent lake snows. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Wayne and Northern Cayuga counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 4 AM Thursday to 4 PM EST Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult with snow covered roads. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes Thursday and Friday. Strong winds could cause some tree damage and result in isolated power outages. 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. && $$ NYZ003-013-014-271130- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0015.200227T0900Z-200228T2100Z/ Monroe-Livingston-Ontario- Including the cities of Rochester, Geneseo, and Canandaigua 1010 PM EST Wed Feb 26 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Monroe, Livingston, and Ontario counties. * WHEN...From 4 AM Thursday to 4 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commute. Strong winds could cause some tree damage and result in isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$
488 WWUS41 KBUF 270809 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 309 AM EST Thu Feb 27 2020 NYZ006>008-271615- /O.CON.KBUF.BZ.W.0001.200227T1200Z-200228T2100Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 309 AM EST Thu Feb 27 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 4 feet across the Tug Hill Plateau, and 1 to 2 feet for surrounding lower elevations. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph will result in extensive blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 4 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow will produce near zero visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes Thursday and Friday. Strong winds could cause some tree damage and scattered power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Strong winds will cause significant blowing and drifting snow, frequently reducing visibilities to zero. Travel is strongly discouraged. && $$ NYZ012-019>021-085-271615- /O.CON.KBUF.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200228T2100Z/ Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Allegany-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Wellsville, Orchard Park, and Springville 309 AM EST Thu Feb 27 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will result in extensive blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Southern Erie and Wyoming counties and the western Southern Tier. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow will produce near zero visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes today and Friday. Strong winds could cause some tree damage and isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Strong winds will cause significant blowing and drifting snow, frequently reducing visibilities to zero. Travel is strongly discouraged. && $$ NYZ001-002-010-011-271615- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200227T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0015.200227T1800Z-200228T2100Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, and Batavia 309 AM EST Thu Feb 27 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning through 1 PM this afternoon, moderate to heavy snow with additional snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. For the Winter Weather Advisory from 1 PM this afternoon through 4 PM Friday, snow expected with additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will result in blowing and drifting snow with greatly reduced visibility from Thursday morning through Friday. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Northern Erie, and Genesee counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 4 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult at times with snow covered roads. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes today and Friday. Strong winds could cause some tree damage and result in isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ004-005-271615- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0015.200227T0900Z-200228T2100Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0007.200228T2100Z-200229T2300Z/ Wayne-Northern Cayuga- Including the cities of Newark and Fair Haven 309 AM EST Thu Feb 27 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST FRIDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations in excess of 6 inches possible in the most persistent lake snows. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Wayne and Northern Cayuga counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 4 PM EST Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult with snow covered roads. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes Thursday and Friday. Strong winds could cause some tree damage and result in isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ003-013-014-271615- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0015.200227T0900Z-200228T2100Z/ Monroe-Livingston-Ontario- Including the cities of Rochester, Geneseo, and Canandaigua 309 AM EST Thu Feb 27 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Monroe, Livingston, and Ontario counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commute. Strong winds could cause some tree damage and result in isolated power outages. 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. && $$ JLA
637 WWUS41 KBUF 271407 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 907 AM EST Thu Feb 27 2020 NYZ006>008-272215- /O.CON.KBUF.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200228T2100Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 907 AM EST Thu Feb 27 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 4 feet across the Tug Hill Plateau, and 1 to 2 feet for surrounding lower elevations. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph will result in extensive blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow will produce near zero visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes Thursday and Friday. Strong winds could cause some tree damage and scattered power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Strong winds will cause significant blowing and drifting snow, frequently reducing visibilities to zero. Travel is strongly discouraged. && $$ NYZ012-019>021-085-272215- /O.CON.KBUF.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200228T2100Z/ Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Allegany-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Wellsville, Orchard Park, and Springville 907 AM EST Thu Feb 27 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will result in extensive blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Southern Erie and Wyoming counties and the western Southern Tier. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow will produce near zero visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes today and Friday. Strong winds could cause some tree damage and isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Strong winds will cause significant blowing and drifting snow, frequently reducing visibilities to zero. Travel is strongly discouraged. && $$ NYZ001-002-010-011-272215- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200227T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0015.200227T1800Z-200228T2100Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, and Batavia 907 AM EST Thu Feb 27 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning through 1 PM this afternoon, moderate to heavy snow with additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. For the Winter Weather Advisory from 1 PM this afternoon through 4 PM Friday, snow expected with additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will result in blowing and drifting snow with greatly reduced visibility from Thursday morning through Friday. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Northern Erie, and Genesee counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 4 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult at times with snow covered roads. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes today and Friday. Strong winds could cause some tree damage and result in isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ004-005-272215- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-200228T2100Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0007.200228T2100Z-200229T2300Z/ Wayne-Northern Cayuga- Including the cities of Newark and Fair Haven 907 AM EST Thu Feb 27 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST FRIDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations in excess of 6 inches possible in the most persistent lake snows. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Wayne and Northern Cayuga counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 4 PM EST Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult with snow covered roads. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes Thursday and Friday. Strong winds could cause some tree damage and result in isolated power outages. 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. && $$ NYZ003-013-014-272215- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-200228T2100Z/ Monroe-Livingston-Ontario- Including the cities of Rochester, Geneseo, and Canandaigua 907 AM EST Thu Feb 27 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Monroe, Livingston, and Ontario counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commute. Strong winds could cause some tree damage and result in isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$
110 WWUS41 KBUF 271806 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 106 PM EST Thu Feb 27 2020 NYZ001-002-010-011-280215- /O.EXP.KBUF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200227T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-200228T2100Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, and Batavia 106 PM EST Thu Feb 27 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST FRIDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph creating blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Northern Erie, and Genesee counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Strong winds could cause some tree damage and result in isolated power outages. 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. && $$ NYZ006>008-280215- /O.CON.KBUF.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200228T2100Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 106 PM EST Thu Feb 27 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 4 feet. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Strong winds could cause some tree damage and result in isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Strong winds will cause significant blowing and drifting snow, frequently reducing visibilities to zero. Travel is strongly discouraged. && $$ NYZ012-019>021-085-280215- /O.CON.KBUF.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200228T2100Z/ Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Allegany-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Wellsville, Orchard Park, and Springville 106 PM EST Thu Feb 27 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulation of 1 to 2 feet. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Southern Erie and Wyoming counties and the western Southern Tier. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Strong winds could cause some tree damage and result in isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Strong winds will cause significant blowing and drifting snow, frequently reducing visibilities to zero. Travel is strongly discouraged. && $$ NYZ004-005-280215- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-200228T2100Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0007.200228T2100Z-200229T2300Z/ Wayne-Northern Cayuga- Including the cities of Newark and Fair Haven 106 PM EST Thu Feb 27 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST FRIDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations of an inch or less. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph blowing and drifting snow. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations in excess of 6 inches possible in the most persistent lake snows. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Wayne and Northern Cayuga counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 4 PM EST Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Strong winds could cause some tree damage and result in isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. Narrow bands of heavy snow could impact portions of the region. Localized travel problems will be possible. && $$ NYZ003-013-014-280215- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-200228T2100Z/ Monroe-Livingston-Ontario- Including the cities of Rochester, Geneseo, and Canandaigua 106 PM EST Thu Feb 27 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Monroe, Livingston, and Ontario counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Strong winds could cause some tree damage and result in isolated power outages. 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. && $$
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Everything else NWS Buffalo, NY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 4:27 AM EST | Lake Effect Snow Warning | BUF | Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Jefferson, Lewis and 2 more | 9 hr |
| Feb 26, 4:27 AM EST | Winter Storm Watch | BUF | Cayuga, Wayne | 46 hr |
| Feb 26, 4:32 AM EST | Lakeshore Flood Warning | BUF | Chautauqua, Erie, Jefferson, Oswego | 62 hr |
| Feb 26, 4:46 AM EST | Gale Warning | BUF | 56 hr | |
| Feb 26, 12:58 PM EST | Blizzard Warning | BUF | Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Jefferson, Lewis and 2 more | 48 hr |
| Feb 26, 12:58 PM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | BUF | Cayuga, Erie, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Niagara and 3 more | 32 hr |
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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.