Alert archive / New York / Lake Effect Snow Warnings in 2021
Lake Effect Snow Warning 2, NWS Buffalo, NY
NWS Buffalo, NY issued this lake effect snow warning at Jan 18, 2021, 1:28 PM EST for Jefferson County, Lewis County, Oswego County, New York. It took effect at Jan 19, 2021, 10:00 AM EST. It was in force for 20 hr. 13 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
- Jan 18, 2021, 1:28 PM EST (18:28 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 19, 2021, 10:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Jan 20, 2021, 6:00 AM EST
- In force
- 20 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Buffalo, NY
Counties Jefferson County, NY, Lewis County, NY, Oswego County, NY
The radar
The Ft Drum radar (KTYX), 18 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:27 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2:30 PM EST | SNOW 4 | Henderson, NY | |
| Jan 19, 3:00 PM EST | SNOW 4.5 | 2 N Richland, NY | FROM 9 AM TO 3 PM, MOST FELL AFTER NOON. |
| Jan 19, 4:17 PM EST | SNOW 7.3 | 4 Sw Barnes Corners, NY | FROM 6 AM TO 415 PM. |
| Jan 19, 6:00 PM EST | SNOW 7 | Lyons Falls, NY | RELAYED BY BROADCAST MEDIA. |
| Jan 19, 6:30 PM EST | SNOW 6 | Henderson, NY | STORM TOTAL. |
| Jan 19, 6:30 PM EST | SNOW 6.8 | Watertown, NY | STORM TOTAL. |
| Jan 19, 9:20 PM EST | SNOW 7 | Croghan, NY | RELAYED BY BROADCAST MEDIA. |
| Jan 19, 9:20 PM EST | SNOW 17 | Barnes Corners, NY | RELAYED BY BROADCAST MEDIA. |
| Jan 19, 9:29 PM EST | SNOW 4 | Philadelphia, NY | RELAYED BY BROADCAST MEDIA. |
| Jan 20, 4:00 AM EST | SNOW 10 | 1 Nw Constableville, NY | |
| Jan 20, 5:30 AM EST | SNOW 4.5 | 5 Ssw Harrisville, NY | COCORAHS STATION NY-LW-2 HARRISVILLE 4.7 SSW. |
| Jan 20, 6:00 AM EST | SNOW 14 | 5 W Constableville, NY | |
| Jan 20, 6:00 AM EST | SNOW 14.6 | 4 Sw Barnes Corners, NY |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Albany, NY (KALY), launched 12:00Z, 6.5 hours before the alert went out and 205 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 966 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 13 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 11 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 5 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
252
WWUS41 KBUF 181828
WSWBUF
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
128 PM EST Mon Jan 18 2021
NYZ007-008-190300-
/O.UPG.KBUF.WS.A.0002.210119T1500Z-210120T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.LE.W.0002.210119T1500Z-210120T1200Z/
Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville
128 PM EST Mon Jan 18 2021
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 7 AM
EST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations
of 6 to 12 inches in the most persistent lake snows. The most
persistent and heaviest snow is expected on the Tug Hill
Plateau Tuesday afternoon and Tuesday night.
* WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis counties.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to 7 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute
and Wednesday morning 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
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...4399 7547 4420 7561 4418 7604 4408 7639
4386 7637 4383 7629 4370 7623 4357 7625 4363 7555
4366 7548
TIME Y21M01D19T1500Z-Y21M01D19T2100Z
COORD...4386 7529 4409 7542 4408 7576 4398 7598
4384 7617 4372 7622 4365 7617 4356 7595 4348 7561
4379 7542
TIME Y21M01D19T2100Z-Y21M01D20T0600Z
COORD...4342 7586 4352 7539 4362 7545 4356 7643
4336 7677 4331 7695 4323 7679 4322 7626 4328 7620
4318 7590
TIME Y21M01D20T0600Z-Y21M01D20T1200Z
$$
NYZ006-190300-
/O.NEW.KBUF.LE.W.0002.210119T1500Z-210120T1200Z/
Oswego-
Including the city of Oswego
128 PM EST Mon Jan 18 2021
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 7 AM
EST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations
of 6 to 12 inches in the most persistent lake snows. The most
persistent and heaviest snow will occur on the Tug Hill Plateau
Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday night.
* WHERE...Oswego county.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to 7 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be
prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.
Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
&&
Experimental content below...do not use operationally
Please see below links for more information on this experiment
http://www.weather.gov/buf/polygon_pdd
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/notification/
pns15lake_effect_snowaaa.htm
To view the experimental polygons please see:
http://www.weather.gov/buf/lespolygon
COORD...4399 7547 4420 7561 4418 7604 4408 7639
4386 7637 4383 7629 4370 7623 4357 7625 4363 7555
4366 7548
TIME Y21M01D19T1500Z-Y21M01D19T2100Z
COORD...4386 7529 4409 7542 4408 7576 4398 7598
4384 7617 4372 7622 4365 7617 4356 7595 4348 7561
4379 7542
TIME Y21M01D19T2100Z-Y21M01D20T0600Z
COORD...4342 7586 4352 7539 4362 7545 4356 7643
4336 7677 4331 7695 4323 7679 4322 7626 4328 7620
4318 7590
TIME Y21M01D20T0600Z-Y21M01D20T1200Z
$$
NYZ010-190300-
/O.UPG.KBUF.WW.Y.0004.210118T2300Z-210120T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KBUF.LE.W.0001.210118T2300Z-210120T0000Z/
Northern Erie-
Including the city of Buffalo
128 PM EST Mon Jan 18 2021
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 PM EST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow
accumulations of 6 to 12 inches in the most persistent lake
snows.
* WHERE...Northern Erie county. The greatest snow amounts in
northern portions of Erie county will occur from Lackawanna and
Blasdell to West Seneca, Elma and Marilla and points southward.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.
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...4268 7817 4290 7811 4281 7890 4232 7975
4214 7977 4215 7956 4228 7934 4231 7916 4247 7877
4248 7862
TIME Y21M01D19T0300Z-Y21M01D19T0900Z
COORD...4277 7819 4286 7817 4285 7856 4287 7856
4279 7893 4268 7913 4257 7891 4256 7855 4268 7841
4271 7826
TIME Y21M01D19T0900Z-Y21M01D20T0000Z
$$
NYZ012-019-020-085-190300-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210119T1200Z/
Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park,
and Springville
128 PM EST Mon Jan 18 2021
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations of
5 to 8 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Additional lake
effect snow is expected Tuesday and beyond, so this warning may
need to be adjusted later.
* WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie
counties.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
conditions could impact the evening commute and the morning
commute on Tuesday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be
prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.
Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
&&
Experimental content below...do not use operationally
Please see below links for more information on this experiment
http://www.weather.gov/buf/polygon_pdd
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/notification/
pns15lake_effect_snowaaa.htm
To view the experimental polygons please see:
http://www.weather.gov/buf/lespolygon
COORD...4264 7842 4269 7853 4271 7897 4266 7913
4232 7975 4199 7977 4204 7929 4224 7887 4225 7875
4236 7852
TIME Y21M01D18T1800Z-Y21M01D19T0300Z
COORD...4268 7817 4290 7811 4281 7890 4232 7975
4214 7977 4215 7956 4228 7934 4231 7916 4247 7877
4248 7862
TIME Y21M01D19T0300Z-Y21M01D19T0900Z
COORD...4250 7853 4252 7850 4250 7859 4254 7850
4252 7859 4250 7862 4247 7877 4245 7878 4247 7869
4244 7869 4248 7862
TIME Y21M01D19T0300Z-Y21M01D19T0900Z
COORD...4277 7819 4286 7817 4285 7856 4287 7856
4279 7893 4268 7913 4257 7891 4256 7855 4268 7841
4271 7826
TIME Y21M01D19T0900Z-Y21M01D20T0000Z
$$
NYZ011-190300-
/O.EXB.KBUF.WW.Y.0004.210119T0000Z-210120T0000Z/
Genesee-
Including the city of Batavia
128 PM EST Mon Jan 18 2021
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 PM EST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5
to 10 inches in the most persistent lake snows.
* WHERE...Genesee county. The most snow will occur over far
southwest portions of the county, to the south of Corfu.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.
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.
&&
$$
NYZ021-190300-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210119T1000Z/
Allegany-
Including the city of Wellsville
128 PM EST Mon Jan 18 2021
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to
4 inches in the most persistent lake snows.
* WHERE...Allegany county.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions, especially over the
northwest portion of Allegany county. The hazardous conditions
could impact the evening commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If
traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and
visibilities.
Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
&&
$$
JLA10 follow-up statements
506
WWUS41 KBUF 190209
WSWBUF
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
909 PM EST Mon Jan 18 2021
NYZ012-019-020-085-191200-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210119T1200Z/
Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park,
and Springville
909 PM EST Mon Jan 18 2021
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations of
4 to 8 inches in the most persistent lake snows through Tuesday
morning. Some additional accumulation is possible during the day
Tuesday.
* WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie
counties.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning commute. Heavy snow will
also impact Interstate 90.
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...4268 7817 4287 7808 4286 7841 4289 7853
4279 7893 4232 7975 4214 7977 4215 7956 4228 7934
4256 7855
TIME Y21M01D19T0200Z-Y21M01D19T0900Z
COORD...4257 7867 4258 7873 4256 7873 4255 7867
TIME Y21M01D19T0900Z-Y21M01D20T0000Z
COORD...4279 7819 4287 7826 4288 7862 4290 7862
4290 7891 4279 7890 4264 7919 4260 7917 4256 7852
4271 7820
TIME Y21M01D19T0900Z-Y21M01D20T0000Z
$$
NYZ010-191200-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210120T0000Z/
Northern Erie-
Including the city of Buffalo
909 PM EST Mon Jan 18 2021
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations of
5 to 10 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting
as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Northern Erie county. The greatest snow amounts in
northern portions of Erie county will occur from Lackawanna and
Blasdell to West Seneca, Elma and Marilla and points southward.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be
prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.
Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
&&
Experimental content below...do not use operationally
Please see below links for more information on this experiment
http://www.weather.gov/buf/polygon_pdd
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/notification/
pns15lake_effect_snowaaa.htm
To view the experimental polygons please see:
http://www.weather.gov/buf/lespolygon
COORD...4268 7817 4287 7808 4286 7841 4289 7853
4279 7893 4232 7975 4214 7977 4215 7956 4228 7934
4256 7855
TIME Y21M01D19T0200Z-Y21M01D19T0900Z
COORD...4279 7819 4287 7826 4288 7862 4290 7862
4290 7891 4279 7890 4264 7919 4260 7917 4256 7852
4271 7820
TIME Y21M01D19T0900Z-Y21M01D20T0000Z
$$
NYZ006>008-191200-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0002.210119T1500Z-210120T1200Z/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
909 PM EST Mon Jan 18 2021
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY
TO 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations
of 6 to 12 inches in the most persistent lake snows. The most
persistent and heaviest snow is expected on the Tug Hill Plateau
Tuesday afternoon and Tuesday night.
* WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to 7 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. 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
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...4399 7547 4420 7561 4418 7604 4408 7639
4386 7637 4383 7629 4370 7623 4357 7625 4363 7555
4366 7548
TIME Y21M01D19T1500Z-Y21M01D19T2100Z
COORD...4386 7529 4409 7542 4408 7576 4398 7598
4384 7617 4372 7622 4365 7617 4356 7595 4348 7561
4379 7542
TIME Y21M01D19T2100Z-Y21M01D20T0600Z
COORD...4342 7550 4350 7539 4362 7545 4362 7570
4356 7643 4331 7695 4332 7659 4322 7650 4320 7587
4342 7586
TIME Y21M01D20T0600Z-Y21M01D20T1200Z
$$
NYZ011-191200-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210120T0000Z/
Genesee-
Including the city of Batavia
909 PM EST Mon Jan 18 2021
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8
inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high
as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Genesee county. The most snow will occur over far
southwest portions of the county, to the south of Corfu.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If
traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and
visibilities.
Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
&&
$$
NYZ021-191000-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210119T1000Z/
Allegany-
Including the city of Wellsville
909 PM EST Mon Jan 18 2021
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations of up
to 2 inches in the most persistent lake snows.
* WHERE...Allegany county.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Tuesday.
* 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.
&&
$$
Apffel417
WWUS41 KBUF 190557
WSWBUF
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1257 AM EST Tue Jan 19 2021
NYZ021-190700-
/O.CAN.KBUF.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210119T1000Z/
Allegany-
Including the city of Wellsville
1257 AM EST Tue Jan 19 2021
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
While additional snow showers will be possible overnight, the
widespread accumulating lake snows have lifted to the north.
Little if any additional snow accumulations are expected
overnight.
$$
NYZ012-019-020-085-191200-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210119T1200Z/
Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park,
and Springville
1257 AM EST Tue Jan 19 2021
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations
of 4 to 8 inches in the most persistent lake snows through
Tuesday morning. Some additional accumulation is possible
during the day Tuesday.
* WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie
counties.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning commute. Heavy snow will
also impact Interstate 90.
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
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...4268 7817 4287 7808 4286 7841 4289 7853
4279 7893 4232 7975 4214 7977 4215 7956 4228 7934
4256 7855
TIME Y21M01D19T0200Z-Y21M01D19T0900Z
COORD...4257 7867 4258 7873 4256 7873 4255 7867
TIME Y21M01D19T0900Z-Y21M01D20T0000Z
COORD...4279 7819 4287 7826 4288 7862 4290 7862
4290 7891 4279 7890 4264 7919 4260 7917 4256 7852
4271 7820
TIME Y21M01D19T0900Z-Y21M01D20T0000Z
$$
NYZ010-191400-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210120T0000Z/
Northern Erie-
Including the city of Buffalo
1257 AM EST Tue Jan 19 2021
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations
of 5 to 10 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds
gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Northern Erie county. The greatest snow amounts in
northern portions of Erie county will occur from Lackawanna
and Blasdell to West Seneca, Elma and Marilla and points
southward.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
could impact the morning and evening commutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be
prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.
Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
&&
Experimental content below...do not use operationally
Please see below links for more information on this experiment
http://www.weather.gov/buf/polygon_pdd
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/notification/
pns15lake_effect_snowaaa.htm
To view the experimental polygons please see:
http://www.weather.gov/buf/lespolygon
COORD...4268 7817 4287 7808 4286 7841 4289 7853
4279 7893 4232 7975 4214 7977 4215 7956 4228 7934
4256 7855
TIME Y21M01D19T0200Z-Y21M01D19T0900Z
COORD...4279 7819 4287 7826 4288 7862 4290 7862
4290 7891 4279 7890 4264 7919 4260 7917 4256 7852
4271 7820
TIME Y21M01D19T0900Z-Y21M01D20T0000Z
$$
NYZ006>008-191400-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0002.210119T1500Z-210120T1200Z/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
1257 AM EST Tue Jan 19 2021
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS
MORNING TO 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow
accumulations of 6 to 12 inches in the most persistent lake
snows. The most persistent and heaviest snow is expected on
the Tug Hill Plateau Tuesday afternoon and Tuesday night.
* WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to 7 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. 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
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...4399 7547 4420 7561 4418 7604 4408 7639
4386 7637 4383 7629 4370 7623 4357 7625 4363 7555
4366 7548
TIME Y21M01D19T1500Z-Y21M01D19T2100Z
COORD...4386 7529 4409 7542 4408 7576 4398 7598
4384 7617 4372 7622 4365 7617 4356 7595 4348 7561
4379 7542
TIME Y21M01D19T2100Z-Y21M01D20T0600Z
COORD...4342 7550 4350 7539 4362 7545 4362 7570
4356 7643 4331 7695 4332 7659 4322 7650 4320 7587
4342 7586
TIME Y21M01D20T0600Z-Y21M01D20T1200Z
$$
NYZ011-191400-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210120T0000Z/
Genesee-
Including the city of Batavia
1257 AM EST Tue Jan 19 2021
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to
8 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as
high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Genesee county. The most snow will occur over far
southwest portions of the county, to the south of Corfu.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, mainly over the western
half of the county. Areas of blowing snow could significantly
reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the
morning and evening commutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If
traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and
visibilities.
Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
&&
$$417
WWUS41 KBUF 190928
WSWBUF
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
428 AM EST Tue Jan 19 2021
NYZ020-191730-
/O.CAN.KBUF.LE.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210119T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KBUF.WW.Y.0004.210119T2300Z-210120T1500Z/
Cattaraugus-
Including the city of Olean
428 AM EST Tue Jan 19 2021
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6
inches.
* WHERE...Cattaraugus county.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning commute.
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.
&&
$$
NYZ012-019-085-191730-
/O.EXT.KBUF.LE.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210120T1500Z/
Wyoming-Chautauqua-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Orchard Park,
and Springville
428 AM EST Tue Jan 19 2021
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations
of 7 to 13 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds
gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, and Southern Erie counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions
and visibilities.
Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
&&
Experimental content below...do not use operationally
Please see below links for more information on this experiment
http://www.weather.gov/buf/polygon_pdd
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/notification/
pns15lake_effect_snowaaa.htm
To view the experimental polygons please see:
http://www.weather.gov/buf/lespolygon
COORD...4290 7811 4296 7837 4288 7889 4279 7890
4264 7919 4257 7911 4253 7888 4254 7853 4262 7845
4267 7823
TIME Y21M01D19T0900Z-Y21M01D19T2100Z
COORD...4256 7823 4271 7823 4277 7843 4275 7867
4267 7901 4236 7953 4228 7955 4229 7919 4239 7876
4246 7842
TIME Y21M01D19T2100Z-Y21M01D20T0600Z
COORD...4256 7845 4261 7856 4259 7890 4237 7934
4217 7959 4211 7956 4210 7931 4218 7918 4227 7872
4237 7855
TIME Y21M01D20T0600Z-Y21M01D20T1500Z
$$
NYZ010-191730-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210120T0000Z/
Northern Erie-
Including the city of Buffalo
428 AM EST Tue Jan 19 2021
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations of
5 to 9 inches in the most persistent lake snows south of
Buffalo. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Northern Erie county.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially south of
Buffalo. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and
evening commutes.
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...4290 7811 4296 7837 4288 7889 4279 7890
4264 7919 4257 7911 4253 7888 4254 7853 4262 7845
4267 7823
TIME Y21M01D19T0900Z-Y21M01D19T2100Z
$$
NYZ006>008-191730-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0002.210119T1500Z-210120T1200Z/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
428 AM EST Tue Jan 19 2021
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS
MORNING TO 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow
accumulations of 7 to 13 inches in the most persistent lake
snows. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region.
* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially between
Watertown and the Tug Hill Plateau. The hazardous conditions
could impact the evening commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be
prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.
Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
&&
Experimental content below...do not use operationally
Please see below links for more information on this experiment
http://www.weather.gov/buf/polygon_pdd
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/notification/
pns15lake_effect_snowaaa.htm
To view the experimental polygons please see:
http://www.weather.gov/buf/lespolygon
COORD...4399 7547 4420 7561 4418 7604 4408 7639
4386 7637 4383 7629 4370 7623 4357 7625 4363 7555
4366 7548
TIME Y21M01D19T1500Z-Y21M01D19T2100Z
COORD...4386 7529 4409 7542 4408 7576 4398 7598
4384 7617 4372 7622 4365 7617 4356 7595 4348 7561
4379 7542
TIME Y21M01D19T2100Z-Y21M01D20T0600Z
COORD...4342 7550 4350 7539 4362 7545 4362 7570
4356 7643 4331 7695 4332 7659 4322 7650 4320 7587
4342 7586
TIME Y21M01D20T0600Z-Y21M01D20T1200Z
$$
NYZ011-191730-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210120T0000Z/
Genesee-
Including the city of Batavia
428 AM EST Tue Jan 19 2021
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8
inches in the most persistent lake snows south and west of
Batavia.
* WHERE...Genesee county.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes.
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.
&&
$$456
WWUS41 KBUF 191645
WSWBUF
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1145 AM EST Tue Jan 19 2021
NYZ010-191745-
/O.CAN.KBUF.LE.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210120T0000Z/
Northern Erie-
Including the city of Buffalo
1145 AM EST Tue Jan 19 2021
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IS CANCELLED...
Occasional lake effect snow showers will deposit an additional
inch or two of snow through the afternoon well to the south of
Buffalo, but the potential for heavier lake effect snow has ended.
$$
NYZ011-191745-
/O.CAN.KBUF.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210120T0000Z/
Genesee-
Including the city of Batavia
1145 AM EST Tue Jan 19 2021
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
Occasional light lake effect snow showers will continue to
straddle the Genesee and Wyoming county border, but most of the
snow will remain south of Genesee county through the afternoon.
$$
NYZ012-019-085-200045-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210120T1500Z/
Wyoming-Chautauqua-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Orchard Park,
and Springville
1145 AM EST Tue Jan 19 2021
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations of
5 to 10 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Snowfall rates
of 1 to 2 inches per hour during the heaviest snow showers.
Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will lead to patchy blowing snow
in open areas.
* WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, and Southern Erie counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult with snow covered
roads. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute
and the Wednesday morning commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be
prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.
Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
&&
Experimental content below...do not use operationally
Please see below links for more information on this experiment
http://www.weather.gov/buf/polygon_pdd
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/notification/
pns15lake_effect_snowaaa.htm
To view the experimental polygons please see:
http://www.weather.gov/buf/lespolygon
COORD...4290 7811 4296 7837 4288 7889 4279 7890
4264 7919 4257 7911 4253 7888 4254 7853 4262 7845
4267 7823
TIME Y21M01D19T0900Z-Y21M01D19T2100Z
COORD...4256 7823 4271 7823 4277 7843 4275 7867
4267 7901 4236 7953 4228 7955 4229 7919 4239 7876
4246 7842
TIME Y21M01D19T2100Z-Y21M01D20T0600Z
COORD...4256 7845 4261 7856 4259 7890 4237 7934
4217 7959 4211 7956 4210 7931 4218 7918 4227 7872
4237 7855
TIME Y21M01D20T0600Z-Y21M01D20T1500Z
$$
NYZ006>008-200045-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210120T1200Z/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
1145 AM EST Tue Jan 19 2021
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations of
7 to 14 inches in the most persistent lake snows. The most snow
will occur on the Tug Hill Plateau. Winds gusting as high as 35
mph will result in patchy blowing snow in open areas.
* WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute and the
morning commute on Wednesday.
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...4399 7547 4420 7561 4418 7604 4408 7639
4386 7637 4383 7629 4370 7623 4357 7625 4363 7555
4366 7548
TIME Y21M01D19T1500Z-Y21M01D19T2100Z
COORD...4386 7529 4409 7542 4408 7576 4398 7598
4384 7617 4372 7622 4365 7617 4356 7595 4348 7561
4379 7542
TIME Y21M01D19T2100Z-Y21M01D20T0600Z
COORD...4342 7550 4350 7539 4362 7545 4362 7570
4356 7643 4331 7695 4332 7659 4322 7650 4320 7587
4342 7586
TIME Y21M01D20T0600Z-Y21M01D20T1200Z
$$
NYZ020-200045-
/O.EXT.KBUF.WW.Y.0004.210119T1645Z-210120T1500Z/
Cattaraugus-
Including the city of Olean
1145 AM EST Tue Jan 19 2021
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches.
The most snow will occur over higher terrain in northern
portions of the county through this evening. Lighter more
widespread snows are expected tonight into Wednesday morning.
* WHERE...Cattaraugus county.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited
visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving.
Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
&&
$$
JLA515
WWUS41 KBUF 191754
WSWBUF
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1254 PM EST Tue Jan 19 2021
NYZ012-019-085-200200-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210120T1500Z/
Wyoming-Chautauqua-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Orchard Park,
and Springville
1254 PM EST Tue Jan 19 2021
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations
of 5 to 10 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Snowfall
rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour during the heaviest snow
showers. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will lead to patchy
blowing snow in open areas.
* WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, and Southern Erie counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult with snow covered
roads. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening
commute and the Wednesday morning 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
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...4267 7830 4274 7831 4275 7864 4270 7886
4270 7909 4258 7929 4252 7923 4251 7895 4252 7877
4256 7845
TIME Y21M01D19T1500Z-Y21M01D19T2100Z
COORD...4263 7836 4268 7886 4259 7911 4240 7938
4233 7936 4233 7909 4244 7890 4249 7868 4247 7851
4250 7834
TIME Y21M01D19T2100Z-Y21M01D20T1500Z
$$
NYZ006>008-200200-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210120T1200Z/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
1254 PM EST Tue Jan 19 2021
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations
of 7 to 14 inches in the most persistent lake snows. The most
snow will occur on the Tug Hill Plateau. Winds gusting as high
as 35 mph will result in patchy blowing snow in open areas.
* WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute and the
morning commute on Wednesday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be
prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.
Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
&&
Experimental content below...do not use operationally
Please see below links for more information on this experiment
http://www.weather.gov/buf/polygon_pdd
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/notification/
pns15lake_effect_snowaaa.htm
To view the experimental polygons please see:
http://www.weather.gov/buf/lespolygon
COORD...4408 7515 4417 7531 4419 7598 4408 7639
4386 7637 4372 7622 4357 7625 4361 7561 4367 7551
4371 7514
TIME Y21M01D19T1500Z-Y21M01D19T2100Z
COORD...4408 7515 4410 7551 4409 7579 4392 7609
4376 7620 4362 7615 4348 7561 4367 7551 4370 7541
4371 7514
TIME Y21M01D19T2100Z-Y21M01D20T0600Z
COORD...4360 7513 4374 7516 4361 7558 4356 7643
4333 7690 4322 7653 4328 7620 4320 7587 4342 7586
4342 7550
TIME Y21M01D20T0600Z-Y21M01D20T1200Z
$$
NYZ020-200200-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210120T1500Z/
Cattaraugus-
Including the city of Olean
1254 PM EST Tue Jan 19 2021
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches.
The most snow will occur over higher terrain in northern
portions of the county through this evening. Lighter more
widespread snows are expected tonight into Wednesday morning.
* WHERE...Cattaraugus county.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
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.
&&
$$
JLA414
WWUS41 KBUF 191934
WSWBUF
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
234 PM EST Tue Jan 19 2021
NYZ012-019-085-200345-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210120T1500Z/
Wyoming-Chautauqua-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Orchard Park,
and Springville
234 PM EST Tue Jan 19 2021
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations of
5 to 9 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting
as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, and Southern Erie counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
could impact the evening commute and the Wednesday morning commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be
prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.
Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
&&
Experimental content below...do not use operationally
Please see below links for more information on this experiment
http://www.weather.gov/buf/polygon_pdd
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/notification/
pns15lake_effect_snowaaa.htm
To view the experimental polygons please see:
http://www.weather.gov/buf/lespolygon
COORD...4239 7903 4244 7890 4259 7834 4263 7836
4266 7886 4253 7920 4225 7976 4201 7976 4203 7948
4221 7920
TIME Y21M01D19T1900Z-Y21M01D20T1500Z
$$
NYZ006>008-200345-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210120T1200Z/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
234 PM EST Tue Jan 19 2021
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations
of 6 to 12 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds
gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of
blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The
hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute and the
Wednesday morning 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
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...4408 7515 4417 7531 4419 7598 4408 7639
4386 7637 4372 7622 4357 7625 4361 7561 4367 7551
4371 7514
TIME Y21M01D19T1900Z-Y21M01D19T2100Z
COORD...4408 7515 4410 7551 4409 7579 4392 7609
4376 7620 4362 7615 4348 7561 4367 7551 4370 7541
4371 7514
TIME Y21M01D19T2100Z-Y21M01D20T0600Z
COORD...4360 7513 4374 7516 4361 7558 4356 7643
4333 7690 4322 7653 4328 7620 4320 7587 4342 7586
4342 7550
TIME Y21M01D20T0600Z-Y21M01D20T1200Z
$$
NYZ020-200345-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210120T1500Z/
Cattaraugus-
Including the city of Olean
234 PM EST Tue Jan 19 2021
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. The
heaviest snow will occur over northern portions of the county.
* WHERE...Cattaraugus county.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
conditions could impact the evening commute and the Wednesday
morning commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited
visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving.
Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
&&
$$
JLA750
WWUS41 KBUF 192336
WSWBUF
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
636 PM EST Tue Jan 19 2021
NYZ020-200745-
/O.UPG.KBUF.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210120T1500Z/
/O.EXA.KBUF.LE.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210120T1500Z/
Cattaraugus-
Including the city of Olean
636 PM EST Tue Jan 19 2021
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations
of 6 to 10 inches in the most persistent lake snows.
* WHERE...Cattaraugus county. The heaviest snow will fall in the
far northern portion of the county.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult with poor visibility and
deep snow cover on roads within narrow bands of heavy snow. The
hazardous conditions may impact the Wednesday morning 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
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...4255 7820 4277 7813 4281 7818 4276 7855
4277 7895 4232 7975 4199 7973 4227 7925 4235 7906
4236 7852
TIME Y21M01D19T2100Z-Y21M01D20T0600Z
COORD...4242 7837 4267 7831 4266 7868 4258 7894
4255 7915 4227 7975 4201 7976 4201 7970 4217 7933
4215 7883
TIME Y21M01D20T0600Z-Y21M01D20T1500Z
$$
NYZ012-019-085-200745-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210120T1500Z/
Wyoming-Chautauqua-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Orchard Park,
and Springville
636 PM EST Tue Jan 19 2021
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations
of 6 to 10 inches in the most persistent lake snows.
* WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, and Southern Erie counties.
Greatest accumulations across the Boston Hills, western Wyoming
County, and northern and western Chautauqua County.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult with poor visibility and
deep snow cover on roads within narrow bands of heavy snow. The
hazardous conditions may impact the Wednesday morning commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be
prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.
Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
&&
Experimental content below...do not use operationally
Please see below links for more information on this experiment
http://www.weather.gov/buf/polygon_pdd
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/notification/
pns15lake_effect_snowaaa.htm
To view the experimental polygons please see:
http://www.weather.gov/buf/lespolygon
COORD...4255 7820 4277 7813 4281 7818 4276 7855
4277 7895 4232 7975 4199 7973 4227 7925 4235 7906
4236 7852
TIME Y21M01D19T2100Z-Y21M01D20T0600Z
COORD...4242 7837 4267 7831 4266 7868 4258 7894
4255 7915 4227 7975 4201 7976 4201 7970 4217 7933
4215 7883
TIME Y21M01D20T0600Z-Y21M01D20T1500Z
$$
NYZ006>008-200745-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210120T1200Z/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
636 PM EST Tue Jan 19 2021
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations
of 5 to 9 inches in the most persistent lake snows.
* WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. Greatest snowfall
amounts on the Tug Hill and western foothills of the
Adirondacks.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult with poor visibility and
deep snow cover on roads within narrow bands of heavy snow. The
hazardous conditions may impact the Wednesday morning 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
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...4408 7515 4404 7531 4390 7548 4394 7584
4381 7611 4355 7613 4341 7583 4343 7556 4359 7545
4362 7512
TIME Y21M01D19T2100Z-Y21M01D20T0600Z
COORD...4360 7513 4371 7511 4367 7554 4368 7587
4362 7609 4352 7620 4347 7639 4340 7637 4340 7592
4345 7548
TIME Y21M01D20T0600Z-Y21M01D20T1200Z
$$
Hitchcock450
WWUS41 KBUF 200314
WSWBUF
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1014 PM EST Tue Jan 19 2021
NYZ012-019-020-085-201115-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210120T1500Z/
Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park,
and Springville
1014 PM EST Tue Jan 19 2021
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations of
5 to 9 inches in the most persistent lake snows.
* WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie
counties. Greatest accumulations from the Boston Hills and
western Wyoming County to the Chautauqua Ridge.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult with poor visibility
and deep snow cover on roads within narrow bands of heavy
snow. The hazardous conditions may impact the Wednesday
morning commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be
prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.
Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
&&
Experimental content below...do not use operationally
Please see below links for more information on this experiment
http://www.weather.gov/buf/polygon_pdd
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/notification/
pns15lake_effect_snowaaa.htm
To view the experimental polygons please see:
http://www.weather.gov/buf/lespolygon
COORD...4255 7820 4277 7813 4281 7818 4276 7855
4277 7895 4232 7975 4199 7973 4227 7925 4235 7906
4236 7852
TIME Y21M01D19T2100Z-Y21M01D20T0600Z
COORD...4242 7837 4267 7831 4266 7868 4258 7894
4255 7915 4227 7975 4201 7976 4201 7970 4217 7933
4215 7883
TIME Y21M01D20T0600Z-Y21M01D20T1500Z
$$
NYZ006>008-201115-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210120T1200Z/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
1014 PM EST Tue Jan 19 2021
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations
of 5 to 9 inches in the most persistent lake snows.
* WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. Greatest snowfall
amounts on the Tug Hill and western foothills of the
Adirondacks.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult with poor visibility
and deep snow cover on roads within narrow bands of heavy
snow. The hazardous conditions may impact the Wednesday
morning 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
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...4408 7515 4404 7531 4390 7548 4394 7584
4381 7611 4355 7613 4341 7583 4343 7556 4359 7545
4362 7512
TIME Y21M01D19T2100Z-Y21M01D20T0600Z
COORD...4360 7513 4371 7511 4367 7554 4368 7587
4362 7609 4352 7620 4347 7639 4340 7637 4340 7592
4345 7548
TIME Y21M01D20T0600Z-Y21M01D20T1200Z
$$
Hitchcock258
WWUS41 KBUF 200440
WSWBUF
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1140 PM EST Tue Jan 19 2021
NYZ007-200545-
/O.CAN.KBUF.LE.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210120T1200Z/
Jefferson-
Including the city of Watertown
1140 PM EST Tue Jan 19 2021
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IS CANCELLED...
While additional snow showers will be possible overnight across
the NORTHERN portion of the Tug Hill...fresh accumulations will
be negligible.
$$
NYZ012-019-020-085-201245-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210120T1500Z/
Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park,
and Springville
1140 PM EST Tue Jan 19 2021
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations
of 4 to 8 inches in the most persistent lake snows.
* WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie
counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult with poor visibility
and deep snow cover on untreated secondary roads, especially
across the higher terrain. The hazardous conditions will likely
impact the morning 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
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...4255 7820 4277 7813 4281 7818 4276 7855
4277 7895 4232 7975 4199 7973 4227 7925 4235 7906
4236 7852
TIME Y21M01D19T2100Z-Y21M01D20T0600Z
COORD...4242 7837 4267 7831 4266 7868 4258 7894
4255 7915 4227 7975 4201 7976 4201 7970 4217 7933
4215 7883
TIME Y21M01D20T0600Z-Y21M01D20T1500Z
$$
NYZ006-008-201200-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210120T1200Z/
Oswego-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego and Lowville
1140 PM EST Tue Jan 19 2021
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations
of 4 to 7 inches in the most persistent lake snows.
* WHERE...Oswego and Lewis counties. The greatest snowfall will be
on the Tug Hill Plateau.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult with poor visibility and
deep snow cover on roads within narrow bands of heavy snow. The
hazardous conditions may impact the Wednesday morning commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be
prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.
Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
&&
Experimental content below...do not use operationally
Please see below links for more information on this experiment
http://www.weather.gov/buf/polygon_pdd
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/notification/
pns15lake_effect_snowaaa.htm
To view the experimental polygons please see:
http://www.weather.gov/buf/lespolygon
COORD...4408 7515 4404 7531 4390 7548 4394 7584
4381 7611 4355 7613 4341 7583 4343 7556 4359 7545
4362 7512
TIME Y21M01D19T2100Z-Y21M01D20T0600Z
COORD...4360 7513 4371 7511 4367 7554 4368 7587
4362 7609 4352 7620 4347 7639 4340 7637 4340 7592
4345 7548
TIME Y21M01D20T0600Z-Y21M01D20T1200Z
$$111 WWUS41 KBUF 201100 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 600 AM EST Wed Jan 20 2021 NYZ006-008-201200- /O.CAN.KBUF.LE.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210120T1200Z/ Oswego-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego and Lowville 600 AM EST Wed Jan 20 2021 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IS CANCELLED... While lake effect snow showers will accumulate an additional inch or two between 6 AM and 9 AM this morning, the significant lake snows have ended. Many roadways remain snow covered and slick though, so motorists should still use extra caution throughout the morning. $$ NYZ012-019-020-085-201200- /O.CAN.KBUF.LE.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210120T1500Z/ Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville 600 AM EST Wed Jan 20 2021 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IS CANCELLED... While lake effect snow showers will accumulate an additional inch or two between 6 AM and 10 AM this morning, the significant lake snows have ended. Many roadways remain snow covered and slick though, so motorists should still use extra caution throughout the morning. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Buffalo, NY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 8:57 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Erie | 108 min |
| Jan 18, 3:25 AM EST | Winter Storm Watch | BUF | Jefferson, Lewis | 10 hr |
| Jan 18, 3:25 AM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | BUF | Allegany, Cattaraugus, Erie, Genesee | 39 hr |
| Jan 18, 3:35 AM EST | Small Craft Advisory | BUF | 4 days |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.