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Lake Effect Snow Warning 10, NWS Buffalo, NY

November 25, 2021Chautauqua County, New York

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this lake effect snow warning at Nov 25, 2021, 2:41 PM EST for Chautauqua County, New York. It took effect at Nov 26, 2021, 1:00 AM EST. It was in force for 27 hr. 1 report 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
Nov 25, 2021, 2:41 PM EST (19:41 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 26, 2021, 1:00 AM EST
Expired
Nov 27, 2021, 3:40 AM EST
In force
27 hr
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

County Chautauqua County, NY

The radar

The Buffalo radar (KBUF), 90 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:45 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Nov 26, 2:30 PM ESTSNOW 5.8Jamestown, NY

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Buffalo Intl Airport, NY (KBUF), launched 12:00Z, 7.7 hours before the alert went out and 91 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Buffalo Intl Airport, NY at 12:00Z on 2021-11-25Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Buffalo Intl Airport, NY at 12:00Z on 2021-11-25The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 105 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
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Mixed-layer LCL
687 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
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0-1 km storm-relative helicity
105 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
303 m²/s²
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The text

As transmitted.

159 
WWUS41 KBUF 251941
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
241 PM EST Thu Nov 25 2021

NYZ019-260345-
/O.UPG.KBUF.WS.A.0008.211126T0600Z-211127T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.LE.W.0010.211126T0600Z-211127T1200Z/
Chautauqua-
Including the city of Jamestown
241 PM EST Thu Nov 25 2021

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM FRIDAY TO 7 AM
EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow and blowing snow expected. Total 
  snow accumulations of 6 to 11 inches in the most persistent lake 
  snows. The greatest totals will be along the Chautauqua Ridge. 
  Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Chautauqua county.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the morning or evening commute.

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
To view the experimental polygons please see:
http://www.weather.gov/buf/lespolygon
COORD...4224 7908 4250 7906 4239 7931 4232 7956 
        4223 7976 4199 7977 4202 7956 4209 7937 4219 7926 
        4218 7915 
TIME Y21M11D26T0600Z-Y21M11D26T1200Z
COORD...4226 7908 4250 7906 4249 7922 4242 7941 
        4232 7956 4225 7976 4199 7977 4202 7931 4207 7914 
        4215 7906 
TIME Y21M11D26T1200Z-Y21M11D27T0000Z
COORD...4226 7909 4248 7906 4243 7931 4236 7947 
        4226 7955 4217 7977 4199 7977 4200 7965 4216 7939 
        4218 7920 
TIME Y21M11D27T0000Z-Y21M11D27T1200Z

$$

NYZ020-085-260345-
/O.NEW.KBUF.WW.Y.0023.211126T0900Z-211127T1200Z/
Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville
241 PM EST Thu Nov 25 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow
  accumulations of 5 to 9 inches. Localized higher totals are
  possible. The greatest totals will occur over the higher
  terrain. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Cattaraugus and Southern Erie counties.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Lake effect 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.

&&

$$

NYZ006>008-260345-
/O.NEW.KBUF.WW.Y.0023.211126T0900Z-211127T1500Z/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
241 PM EST Thu Nov 25 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 10 AM
EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow
  accumulations of 5 to 10 inches. Localized higher totals are
  possible. The greatest totals expected on the Tug Hill Plateau.
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 10 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Lake effect 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.

&&

$$

NYZ004-005-260345-
/O.NEW.KBUF.WW.Y.0023.211126T1500Z-211127T1500Z/
Wayne-Northern Cayuga-
Including the cities of Newark and Fair Haven
241 PM EST Thu Nov 25 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 10 AM
EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 3 to 6 inches in the most persistent lake 
  snows. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Wayne and Northern Cayuga counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 10 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Lake effect 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.

&&

$$

TMA
7 follow-up statements
676 
WWUS41 KBUF 260144
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
844 PM EST Thu Nov 25 2021

NYZ019-261000-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0010.211126T0600Z-211127T1200Z/
Chautauqua-
Including the city of Jamestown
844 PM EST Thu Nov 25 2021

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM FRIDAY TO
7 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow and blowing snow expected. Total 
  snow accumulations of 6 to 11 inches in the most persistent 
  lake snows. The greatest totals will be along the Chautauqua 
  Ridge. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Chautauqua county.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

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
To view the experimental polygons please see:
http://www.weather.gov/buf/lespolygon
COORD...4224 7908 4250 7906 4239 7931 4232 7956 
        4223 7976 4199 7977 4202 7956 4209 7937 4219 7926 
        4218 7915 
TIME Y21M11D26T0600Z-Y21M11D26T1200Z
COORD...4226 7908 4250 7906 4249 7922 4242 7941 
        4232 7956 4225 7976 4199 7977 4202 7931 4207 7914 
        4215 7906 
TIME Y21M11D26T1200Z-Y21M11D27T0000Z
COORD...4226 7909 4248 7906 4243 7931 4236 7947 
        4226 7955 4217 7977 4199 7977 4200 7965 4216 7939 
        4218 7920 
TIME Y21M11D27T0000Z-Y21M11D27T1200Z

$$

NYZ020-085-261000-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0023.211126T0900Z-211127T1200Z/
Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville
844 PM EST Thu Nov 25 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO
7 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 5 to 9 inches. Localized higher totals are 
  possible. The greatest totals will occur over the higher 
  terrain. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Cattaraugus and Southern Erie counties.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Lake effect 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.

&&

$$

NYZ006>008-261000-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0023.211126T0900Z-211127T1500Z/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
844 PM EST Thu Nov 25 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO
10 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 5 to 10 inches. Localized higher totals are 
  possible. The greatest totals expected on the Tug Hill 
  Plateau. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 10 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Lake effect 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.

&&

$$

NYZ004-005-261000-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0023.211126T1500Z-211127T1500Z/
Wayne-Northern Cayuga-
Including the cities of Newark and Fair Haven
844 PM EST Thu Nov 25 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO
10 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 3 to 6 inches in the most persistent lake 
  snows. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Wayne and Northern Cayuga counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 10 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Lake effect 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.

&&

$$

Apffel
173 
WWUS41 KBUF 260627
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
127 AM EST Fri Nov 26 2021

NYZ019-261430-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0010.000000T0000Z-211127T1200Z/
Chautauqua-
Including the city of Jamestown
127 AM EST Fri Nov 26 2021

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow and blowing snow expected. Total 
  snow accumulations of 6 to 11 inches in the most persistent 
  lake snows. The greatest totals will be along the Chautauqua 
  Ridge. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Chautauqua county.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Areas of blowing snow will 
  significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could 
  impact the morning or evening commute.

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
To view the experimental polygons please see:
http://www.weather.gov/buf/lespolygon
COORD...4224 7908 4250 7906 4239 7931 4232 7956 
        4223 7976 4199 7977 4202 7956 4209 7937 4219 7926 
        4218 7915 
TIME Y21M11D26T0600Z-Y21M11D26T1200Z
COORD...4226 7908 4250 7906 4249 7922 4242 7941 
        4232 7956 4225 7976 4199 7977 4202 7931 4207 7914 
        4215 7906 
TIME Y21M11D26T1200Z-Y21M11D27T0000Z
COORD...4226 7909 4248 7906 4243 7931 4236 7947 
        4226 7955 4217 7977 4199 7977 4200 7965 4216 7939 
        4218 7920 
TIME Y21M11D27T0000Z-Y21M11D27T1200Z

$$

NYZ020-085-261430-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0023.211126T0900Z-211127T1200Z/
Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville
127 AM EST Fri Nov 26 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 5 to 9 inches. Localized higher totals are 
  possible. The greatest totals will occur over the higher 
  terrain. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Cattaraugus and Southern Erie counties.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially across the
  higher terrain. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce
  visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning 
  or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Lake effect 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.

&&

$$

NYZ006>008-261430-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0023.211126T0900Z-211127T1500Z/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
127 AM EST Fri Nov 26 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 5 to 10 inches. Localized higher totals are 
  possible. The greatest totals expected on the Tug Hill 
  Plateau. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 10 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Lake effect 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.

&&

$$

NYZ004-005-261430-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0023.211126T1500Z-211127T1500Z/
Wayne-Northern Cayuga-
Including the cities of Newark and Fair Haven
127 AM EST Fri Nov 26 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS
MORNING TO 10 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 3 to 6 inches in the most persistent lake 
  snows. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Wayne and Northern Cayuga counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 10 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Lake effect 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.

&&

$$
760 
WWUS41 KBUF 261000
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
500 AM EST Fri Nov 26 2021

NYZ019-261800-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0010.000000T0000Z-211127T1200Z/
Chautauqua-
Including the city of Jamestown
500 AM EST Fri Nov 26 2021

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 
  of 6 to 11 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds 
  gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Chautauqua county.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Areas of blowing snow will
  significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could
  impact the morning and especially evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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
To view the experimental polygons please see:
http://www.weather.gov/buf/lespolygon
COORD...4224 7908 4250 7906 4239 7931 4232 7956 
        4223 7976 4199 7977 4202 7956 4209 7937 4219 7926 
        4218 7915 
TIME Y21M11D26T0600Z-Y21M11D26T1200Z
COORD...4226 7908 4250 7906 4249 7922 4242 7941 
        4232 7956 4225 7976 4199 7977 4202 7931 4207 7914 
        4215 7906 
TIME Y21M11D26T1200Z-Y21M11D27T0000Z
COORD...4226 7909 4248 7906 4243 7931 4236 7947 
        4226 7955 4217 7977 4199 7977 4200 7965 4216 7939 
        4218 7920 
TIME Y21M11D27T0000Z-Y21M11D27T1200Z

$$

NYZ020-085-261800-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-211127T1200Z/
Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville
500 AM EST Fri Nov 26 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches in
  the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Cattaraugus and Southern Erie counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Travel could be
  difficult across the elevated terrain. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the morning and especially evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and 
visibilities.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

&&

$$

NYZ006>008-261800-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-211127T1500Z/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
500 AM EST Fri Nov 26 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 
  10 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as 
  high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Travel could be
  difficult across the Tug Hill plateau. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and 
visibilities.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

&&

$$

NYZ004-005-261800-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0023.211126T1500Z-211127T1500Z/
Wayne-Northern Cayuga-
Including the cities of Newark and Fair Haven
500 AM EST Fri Nov 26 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS
MORNING TO 10 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 
  3 to 6 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting 
  as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Wayne and Northern Cayuga counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Lake effect 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.

&&

$$
850 
WWUS41 KBUF 261741
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1241 PM EST Fri Nov 26 2021

NYZ019-270145-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0010.000000T0000Z-211127T1200Z/
Chautauqua-
Including the city of Jamestown
1241 PM EST Fri Nov 26 2021

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow and blowing snow. Additional snow
  accumulations of 4 to 8 inches in the most persistent lake
  snows. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce blowing and
  drifting snow in open areas.

* WHERE...Chautauqua county. The greatest snowfall will be found
  along the Chautauqua Ridge.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult at times. Expect snow
  covered roads and poor visibility in lake snows. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the Friday evening commute.

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
To view the experimental polygons please see:
http://www.weather.gov/buf/lespolygon
COORD...4239 7908 4247 7919 4241 7934 4225 7976 
        4199 7977 4201 7947 4199 7929 4207 7919 4214 7918 
        4215 7912 
TIME Y21M11D26T1500Z-Y21M11D27T0000Z
COORD...4242 7914 4242 7941 4234 7954 4230 7954 
        4223 7976 4199 7977 4201 7947 4200 7931 4204 7931 
        4213 7912 
TIME Y21M11D27T0000Z-Y21M11D27T1200Z

$$

NYZ020-085-270145-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-211127T1200Z/
Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville
1241 PM EST Fri Nov 26 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow and blowing snow. Additional snow 
  accumulations of 3 to 5 inches in the most persistent lake 
  snows. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce blowing and 
  drifting snow in open areas.

* WHERE...Cattaraugus and Southern Erie counties. The greatest
  snow amounts will be across the higher terrain of northern and
  western Cattaraugus County and far southern Erie County.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions with
  poor visibility at times. The hazardous conditions will impact 
  the Friday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Lake effect 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.

&&

$$

NYZ006>008-270145-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-211127T1500Z/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
1241 PM EST Fri Nov 26 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow and blowing snow. Additional snow
  accumulations of 3 to 6 inches in the most persistent lake
  snows. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will produce blowing and
  drifting snow in open areas.

* WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. The greatest snow
  accumulations will be across the higher terrain of the Tug Hill
  Plateau and western foothills of the Adirondacks.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions with
  reduced visibility at times. The hazardous conditions will 
  impact the Friday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Lake effect 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.

&&

$$

NYZ004-005-270145-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-211127T1500Z/
Wayne-Northern Cayuga-
Including the cities of Newark and Fair Haven
1241 PM EST Fri Nov 26 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow and blowing snow. Additional snow
  accumulations of 2 to 4 inches in the most persistent lake
  snows. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce blowing and
  drifting snow in open areas.

* WHERE...Wayne and Northern Cayuga counties. The greatest snow
  amounts are expected across eastern Wayne and northern Cayuga
  counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions with
  reduced visibility at times. The hazardous conditions could 
  impact the Friday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Lake effect 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.

&&

$$

Hitchcock
518 
WWUS41 KBUF 262316
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
616 PM EST Fri Nov 26 2021

NYZ085-270030-
/O.CAN.KBUF.WW.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-211127T1200Z/
Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Orchard Park and Springville
616 PM EST Fri Nov 26 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Steady snow has ended. Additional accumulation of an inch or less
tonight.

$$

NYZ019-270730-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0010.000000T0000Z-211127T1200Z/
Chautauqua-
Including the city of Jamestown
616 PM EST Fri Nov 26 2021

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 
  of 2 to 4 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds 
  gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Chautauqua county.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

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
To view the experimental polygons please see:
http://www.weather.gov/buf/lespolygon
COORD...4239 7908 4247 7919 4241 7934 4225 7976 
        4199 7977 4201 7947 4199 7929 4207 7919 4214 7918 
        4215 7912 
TIME Y21M11D26T1500Z-Y21M11D27T0000Z
COORD...4242 7914 4242 7941 4234 7954 4230 7954 
        4223 7976 4199 7977 4201 7947 4200 7931 4204 7931 
        4213 7912 
TIME Y21M11D27T0000Z-Y21M11D27T1200Z

$$

NYZ020-270730-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-211127T1200Z/
Cattaraugus-
Including the city of Olean
616 PM EST Fri Nov 26 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 
  3 inches in the most persistent lake snows.

* WHERE...Cattaraugus county.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Lake effect 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.

&&

$$

NYZ006>008-270730-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-211127T1500Z/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
616 PM EST Fri Nov 26 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 
  4 inches in the most persistent lake snows.

* WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Lake effect 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.

&&

$$

NYZ004-005-270730-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-211127T1500Z/
Wayne-Northern Cayuga-
Including the cities of Newark and Fair Haven
616 PM EST Fri Nov 26 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 
  3 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as 
  high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Wayne and Northern Cayuga counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Lake effect 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.

&&

$$

Apffel
181 
WWUS41 KBUF 270218
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
918 PM EST Fri Nov 26 2021

NYZ004-270330-
/O.CAN.KBUF.WW.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-211127T1500Z/
Wayne-
Including the city of Newark
918 PM EST Fri Nov 26 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Additional snowfall of an inch or less expected overnight.

$$

NYZ019-271030-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0010.000000T0000Z-211127T1200Z/
Chautauqua-
Including the city of Jamestown
918 PM EST Fri Nov 26 2021

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 
  of up to 2 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds 
  gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Chautauqua county.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

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
To view the experimental polygons please see:
http://www.weather.gov/buf/lespolygon
COORD...4239 7908 4247 7919 4241 7934 4225 7976 
        4199 7977 4201 7947 4199 7929 4207 7919 4214 7918 
        4215 7912 
TIME Y21M11D26T1500Z-Y21M11D27T0000Z
COORD...4242 7914 4242 7941 4234 7954 4230 7954 
        4223 7976 4199 7977 4201 7947 4200 7931 4204 7931 
        4213 7912 
TIME Y21M11D27T0000Z-Y21M11D27T1200Z

$$

NYZ020-271030-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-211127T1200Z/
Cattaraugus-
Including the city of Olean
918 PM EST Fri Nov 26 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations of up 
  to 2 inches in the most persistent lake snows.

* WHERE...Cattaraugus county.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Lake effect 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.

&&

$$

NYZ006>008-271030-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-211127T1500Z/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
918 PM EST Fri Nov 26 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to
  2 inches in the most persistent lake snows.

* WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Lake effect 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.

&&

$$

NYZ005-271030-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-211127T1500Z/
Northern Cayuga-
Including the city of Fair Haven
918 PM EST Fri Nov 26 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to
  2 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as 
  high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Cayuga county.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Lake effect 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.

&&

$$

Apffel
599 
WWUS41 KBUF 270840
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
340 AM EST Sat Nov 27 2021

NYZ019-270945-
/O.CAN.KBUF.LE.W.0010.000000T0000Z-211127T1200Z/
Chautauqua-
Including the city of Jamestown
340 AM EST Sat Nov 27 2021

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The threat for significant lake snows has ended. There will still
be areas of light snow though that could accumulate a fresh inch 
or so through midday today. 

Motorists are encouraged to still use extra caution through the 
morning hours...as some untreated roadways remain slick and snow 
covered...especially across the higher terrain. 

$$

NYZ005>008-270945-
/O.CAN.KBUF.WW.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-211127T1500Z/
Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Fair Haven, Oswego, Watertown, 
and Lowville
340 AM EST Sat Nov 27 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

While the significant lake snows have ended...light snow showers
could still leave a fresh coating to as much as an inch of fresh
snow in spots through early this afternoon.

Motorists are encouraged to still use extra caution through the 
morning hours...as some untreated roadways remain slick and snow 
covered.

$$

NYZ020-270945-
/O.CAN.KBUF.WW.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-211127T1200Z/
Cattaraugus-
Including the city of Olean
340 AM EST Sat Nov 27 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

While the significant lake snows have ended...light snow showers
could still leave a fresh coating to as much as an inch of fresh
snow in spots through midday today.

Motorists are encouraged to still use extra caution through the 
morning hours...as some untreated roadways remain slick and snow 
covered..especially across the higher terrain. 

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Buffalo, NY issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 25, 4:14 AM ESTWinter Storm WatchBUFChautauqua10 hr
Nov 25, 6:49 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryBUF63 hr
Nov 25, 2:41 PM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryBUFCattaraugus, Cayuga, Erie, Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego and 1 more37 hr

Nearby

Lake Effect Snow Warnings in New York, 2021Every lake effect snow warning in 2021

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.