Alert archive / New York / Winter Storm Watches in 2021
Winter Storm Watch 3, NWS Buffalo, NY
NWS Buffalo, NY issued this winter storm watch at Feb 3, 2021, 2:38 PM EST for 5 counties in New York. It took effect at Feb 5, 2021, 4:00 PM EST. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 3, 2021, 2:38 PM EST (19:38 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 5, 2021, 4:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Feb 5, 2021, 10:52 AM EST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Buffalo, NY
Counties Erie County, NY, Genesee County, NY, Jefferson County, NY, Lewis County, NY, Wyoming County, NY
The radar
The Buffalo radar (KBUF), 118 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:37 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.
The nearest sounding before it
Buffalo Intl Airport, NY (KBUF), launched 12:00Z, 7.6 hours before the alert went out and 116 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
- 782 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 39 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 111 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 164 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
412 WWUS41 KBUF 031938 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 238 PM EST Wed Feb 3 2021 NYZ010>012-085-040345- /O.NEW.KBUF.WS.A.0003.210205T2100Z-210207T0600Z/ Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville 238 PM EST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 9 inches or more in the most persistent lake snows. Winds during the heaviest lake effect snow Friday night into Saturday could gust as high as 45 mph resulting in considerable blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Erie, Genesee, and Wyoming counties. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute on Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Narrow bands of heavy snow could impact portions of the region. Localized travel problems will be possible. && $$ NYZ007-008-040345- /O.NEW.KBUF.WS.A.0003.210206T0000Z-210207T0600Z/ Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville 238 PM EST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 9 inches or more are possible in the most persistent lake snows. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph resulting in considerable blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis counties. Heaviest snow in Lewis county will be mainly north of Lowville. * WHEN...From Friday evening through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Narrow bands of heavy snow could impact portions of the region. Localized travel problems will be possible. && $$ JLA
8 follow-up statements
662 WWUS41 KBUF 040327 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1027 PM EST Wed Feb 3 2021 NYZ010>012-085-041130- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0003.210205T2100Z-210207T0600Z/ Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville 1027 PM EST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 9 inches or more in the most persistent lake snows. Winds during the heaviest lake effect snow Friday night into Saturday could gust as high as 45 mph resulting in considerable blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Erie, Genesee, and Wyoming counties. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute on Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Narrow bands of heavy snow could impact portions of the region. Localized travel problems will be possible. && $$ NYZ007-008-041130- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0003.210206T0000Z-210207T0600Z/ Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville 1027 PM EST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 9 inches or more are possible in the most persistent lake snows. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph resulting in considerable blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis counties. Heaviest snow in Lewis county will be mainly north of Lowville. * WHEN...From Friday evening through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Narrow bands of heavy snow could impact portions of the region. Localized travel problems will be possible. && $$
809 WWUS41 KBUF 040828 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 328 AM EST Thu Feb 4 2021 NYZ010>012-085-041630- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0003.210205T2100Z-210207T0600Z/ Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville 328 AM EST Thu Feb 4 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 9 inches or more in the most persistent lake snows. Winds during the heaviest lake effect snow Friday night into Saturday could gust as high as 45 mph resulting in considerable blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Erie, Genesee, and Wyoming counties. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute on Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Narrow bands of heavy snow could impact portions of the region. Localized travel problems will be possible. && $$ NYZ007-008-041630- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0003.210206T0000Z-210207T0600Z/ Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville 328 AM EST Thu Feb 4 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 9 inches or more are possible in the most persistent lake snows. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph resulting in considerable blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis counties. Heaviest snow in Lewis county will be mainly north of Lowville. * WHEN...From Friday evening through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Narrow bands of heavy snow could impact portions of the region. Localized travel problems will be possible. && $$ EAJ
116 WWUS41 KBUF 041520 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1020 AM EST Thu Feb 4 2021 NYZ010>012-085-042330- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0003.210205T2100Z-210207T0600Z/ Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville 1020 AM EST Thu Feb 4 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 9 inches or more in the most persistent lake snows. Winds during the heaviest lake effect snow Friday night into Saturday could gust as high as 45 mph resulting in considerable blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Erie, Genesee, and Wyoming counties. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute on Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Narrow bands of heavy snow could impact portions of the region. Localized travel problems will be possible. && $$ NYZ007-008-042330- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0003.210206T0000Z-210207T0600Z/ Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville 1020 AM EST Thu Feb 4 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 9 inches or more are possible in the most persistent lake snows. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph resulting in considerable blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis counties. * WHEN...From Friday evening through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Narrow bands of heavy snow could impact portions of the region. Localized travel problems will be possible. && $$ Reynolds
445
WWUS41 KBUF 041924
WSWBUF
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
224 PM EST Thu Feb 4 2021
NYZ010>012-085-050330-
/O.UPG.KBUF.WS.A.0003.210205T2100Z-210207T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.LE.W.0006.210205T2100Z-210207T0300Z/
Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Orchard Park,
and Springville
224 PM EST Thu Feb 4 2021
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO 10 PM
EST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations
of 9 to 16 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds
gusting as high as 40 mph will result in considerable blowing
and drifting snow.
* WHERE...Erie, Genesee, and Wyoming counties.
* WHEN...From 4 PM Friday to 10 PM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of
blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The
hazardous conditions could 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
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...4307 7859 4314 7845 4321 7847 4322 7859
4313 7876 4304 7904 4298 7902 4288 7889 4283 7889
4294 7864
TIME Y21M02D05T2100Z-Y21M02D06T0600Z
COORD...4301 7812 4306 7829 4305 7856 4295 7895
4286 7889 4277 7895 4258 7929 4264 7887 4275 7840
4282 7823
TIME Y21M02D06T0600Z-Y21M02D06T1800Z
COORD...4289 7831 4300 7830 4303 7834 4302 7853
4298 7878 4292 7891 4281 7890 4273 7900 4274 7879
4285 7838
TIME Y21M02D06T1800Z-Y21M02D07T0300Z
$$
NYZ001-002-050330-
/O.NEW.KBUF.WW.Y.0010.210205T2100Z-210207T0300Z/
Niagara-Orleans-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls and Medina
224 PM EST Thu Feb 4 2021
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO 10 PM
EST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5
to 8 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as
high as 40 mph will result in considerable blowing and drifting
snow. Most of the snow will occur on Friday evening before the
main band of snow moves mainly south of the area.
* WHERE...Niagara and Orleans counties.
* WHEN...From 4 PM Friday to 10 PM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
conditions could impact the evening commute on Friday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If
traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and
visibilities.
Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
&&
$$
NYZ007-008-050330-
/O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0003.210206T0000Z-210207T0600Z/
Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville
224 PM EST Thu Feb 4 2021
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING
THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations
of 9 inches or more possible in the most persistent lake snows.
Winds could gust as high as 40 mph resulting in considerable
blowing and drifting snow.
* WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis counties. The heaviest snow over
Lewis county will occur north of Lowville.
* WHEN...From Friday evening through late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas
of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Narrow bands of heavy snow could impact portions of the region.
Localized travel problems will be possible.
&&
$$
JLA964
WWUS41 KBUF 042352
WSWBUF
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
652 PM EST Thu Feb 4 2021
NYZ010>012-085-050800-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0006.210205T2100Z-210207T0300Z/
Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Orchard Park,
and Springville
652 PM EST Thu Feb 4 2021
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO
10 PM EST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow
accumulations of 9 to 16 inches in the most persistent lake
snows. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will result in
considerable blowing and drifting snow.
* WHERE...Erie, Genesee, and Wyoming counties.
* WHEN...From 4 PM Friday to 10 PM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Friday evening commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be
prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.
Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
&&
Experimental content below...do not use operationally
Please see below links for more information on this experiment
http://www.weather.gov/buf/polygon_pdd
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/notification/
pns15lake_effect_snowaaa.htm
To view the experimental polygons please see:
http://www.weather.gov/buf/lespolygon
COORD...4307 7859 4314 7845 4321 7847 4322 7859
4313 7876 4304 7904 4298 7902 4288 7889 4283 7889
4294 7864
TIME Y21M02D05T2100Z-Y21M02D06T0600Z
COORD...4301 7812 4306 7829 4305 7856 4295 7895
4286 7889 4277 7895 4258 7929 4264 7887 4275 7840
4282 7823
TIME Y21M02D06T0600Z-Y21M02D06T1800Z
COORD...4289 7831 4300 7830 4303 7834 4302 7853
4298 7878 4292 7891 4281 7890 4273 7900 4274 7879
4285 7838
TIME Y21M02D06T1800Z-Y21M02D07T0300Z
$$
NYZ001-002-050800-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0010.210205T2100Z-210207T0300Z/
Niagara-Orleans-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls and Medina
652 PM EST Thu Feb 4 2021
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO
10 PM EST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations of
5 to 8 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting
as high as 40 mph will result in considerable blowing and
drifting snow. Most of the snow will occur on Friday evening
before the main band of snow moves mainly south of the area.
* WHERE...Niagara and Orleans counties.
* WHEN...From 4 PM Friday to 10 PM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the evening commute on Friday.
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.
&&
$$
NYZ007-008-050800-
/O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0003.210206T0000Z-210207T0600Z/
Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville
652 PM EST Thu Feb 4 2021
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING
THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow
accumulations of 9 inches or more possible in the most
persistent lake snows. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph
resulting in considerable blowing and drifting snow.
* WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis counties. The heaviest snow over
Lewis county will occur north of Lowville.
* WHEN...From Friday evening through late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
will significantly reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Narrow bands of heavy snow could impact portions of the region.
Localized travel problems will be possible.
&&
$$409
WWUS41 KBUF 050340
WSWBUF
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1040 PM EST Thu Feb 4 2021
NYZ010>012-085-051200-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0006.210205T2100Z-210207T0300Z/
Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Orchard Park,
and Springville
1040 PM EST Thu Feb 4 2021
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO
10 PM EST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow
accumulations of 9 to 16 inches in the most persistent lake
snows. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will result in
considerable blowing and drifting snow.
* WHERE...Erie, Genesee, and Wyoming counties.
* WHEN...From 4 PM Friday to 10 PM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
could 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
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...4307 7859 4314 7845 4321 7847 4322 7859
4313 7876 4304 7904 4298 7902 4288 7889 4283 7889
4294 7864
TIME Y21M02D05T2100Z-Y21M02D06T0600Z
COORD...4301 7812 4306 7829 4305 7856 4295 7895
4286 7889 4277 7895 4258 7929 4264 7887 4275 7840
4282 7823
TIME Y21M02D06T0600Z-Y21M02D06T1800Z
COORD...4289 7831 4300 7830 4303 7834 4302 7853
4298 7878 4292 7891 4281 7890 4273 7900 4274 7879
4285 7838
TIME Y21M02D06T1800Z-Y21M02D07T0300Z
$$
NYZ001-002-051200-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0010.210205T2100Z-210207T0300Z/
Niagara-Orleans-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls and Medina
1040 PM EST Thu Feb 4 2021
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO
10 PM EST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations of
5 to 8 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting
as high as 40 mph will result in considerable blowing and
drifting snow. Most of the snow will occur on Friday evening
before the main band of snow moves mainly south of the area.
* WHERE...Niagara and Orleans counties.
* WHEN...From 4 PM Friday to 10 PM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the evening commute on Friday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If
traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and
visibilities.
Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
&&
$$
NYZ007-008-051200-
/O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0003.210206T0000Z-210207T0600Z/
Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville
1040 PM EST Thu Feb 4 2021
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING
THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow
accumulations of 9 inches or more possible in the most
persistent lake snows. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph
resulting in considerable blowing and drifting snow.
* WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis counties. The heaviest snow over
Lewis county will occur north of Lowville.
* WHEN...From Friday evening through late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing
snow will significantly reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Narrow bands of heavy snow could impact portions of the region.
Localized travel problems will be possible.
&&
$$312
WWUS41 KBUF 050914
WSWBUF
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
414 AM EST Fri Feb 5 2021
NYZ007-051715-
/O.UPG.KBUF.WS.A.0003.210206T0000Z-210207T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KBUF.LE.W.0006.210206T0000Z-210207T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KBUF.WW.Y.0010.210205T0914Z-210206T0000Z/
Jefferson-
Including the city of Watertown
414 AM EST Fri Feb 5 2021
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 AM EST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, heavy lake effect snow
expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 15 inches in the most
persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will
result in considerable blowing and drifting snow with near
white-out conditions at times. For the Winter Weather Advisory,
snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches.
* WHERE...Jefferson county.
* WHEN...For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, from 7 PM this
evening to 1 AM EST Sunday. For the Winter Weather Advisory,
until 7 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
could impact today's 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...4428 7556 4437 7576 4435 7601 4426 7602
4418 7631 4412 7634 4396 7626 4402 7616 4392 7612
4408 7594
TIME Y21M02D06T0000Z-Y21M02D06T0600Z
COORD...4425 7548 4433 7568 4421 7619 4405 7634
4403 7613 4380 7623 4368 7608 4370 7583 4389 7581
4401 7550
TIME Y21M02D06T0600Z-Y21M02D06T1800Z
COORD...4401 7550 4423 7552 4417 7595 4408 7615
4401 7613 4395 7612 4387 7628 4369 7620 4369 7598
4387 7583
TIME Y21M02D06T1800Z-Y21M02D07T0600Z
$$
NYZ010>012-085-051715-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0006.210205T2100Z-210207T0300Z/
Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Orchard Park,
and Springville
414 AM EST Fri Feb 5 2021
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 10 PM EST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations
of 9 to 18 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds
gusting as high as 40 mph will result in considerable blowing
and drifting snow with near white-out conditions at times.
* WHERE...Erie, Genesee, and Wyoming counties.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 PM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
could impact this evening's 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...4307 7859 4314 7845 4321 7847 4322 7859
4313 7876 4304 7904 4298 7902 4288 7889 4283 7889
4294 7864
TIME Y21M02D05T2100Z-Y21M02D06T0600Z
COORD...4301 7812 4306 7829 4305 7856 4295 7895
4286 7889 4277 7895 4258 7929 4264 7887 4275 7840
4282 7823
TIME Y21M02D06T0600Z-Y21M02D06T1800Z
COORD...4289 7831 4300 7830 4303 7834 4302 7853
4298 7878 4292 7891 4281 7890 4273 7900 4274 7879
4285 7838
TIME Y21M02D06T1800Z-Y21M02D07T0300Z
$$
NYZ008-051715-
/O.EXB.KBUF.WW.Y.0010.210205T0914Z-210206T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0003.210206T0000Z-210207T0600Z/
Lewis-
Including the city of Lowville
414 AM EST Fri Feb 5 2021
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Snow accumulations
of 3 to 5 inches. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy lake effect
snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches
possible in the most persistent lake snows. Winds could gust as
high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Lewis county.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 7 PM EST this
evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, from this evening through
late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
conditions could impact today's morning and evening commutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited
visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving.
Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
&&
$$
NYZ006-051715-
/O.EXB.KBUF.WW.Y.0010.210205T0914Z-210206T0000Z/
Oswego-
Including the city of Oswego
414 AM EST Fri Feb 5 2021
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting
as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Oswego county.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact today's morning and evening commutes.
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.
&&
$$
NYZ001-002-051715-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0010.210205T2100Z-210207T0300Z/
Niagara-Orleans-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls and Medina
414 AM EST Fri Feb 5 2021
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 10 PM EST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4
to 8 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as
high as 40 mph will result in considerable blowing and drifting
snow. Most of the snow will occur late this afternoon and this
evening before the main band of snow moves mainly south of the
area.
* WHERE...Niagara and Orleans counties.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 PM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact this evening's commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If
traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and
visibilities.
Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
&&
$$
TMA360
WWUS41 KBUF 051552
WSWBUF
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1052 AM EST Fri Feb 5 2021
NYZ008-060000-
/O.UPG.KBUF.WS.A.0003.210206T0000Z-210207T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KBUF.LE.W.0006.210206T0000Z-210207T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210206T0000Z/
Lewis-
Including the city of Lowville
1052 AM EST Fri Feb 5 2021
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 AM EST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, heavy lake effect snow
expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 14 inches in the most
persistent lake snows from the northern Tug Hill to far northern
Lewis county, including Copenhagen and Harrisville. Less
snowfall expected south of Lowville to Constableville. For the
Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations of
2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Lewis county.
* WHEN...For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, from 7 PM this
evening to 1 AM EST Sunday. For the Winter Weather Advisory,
until 7 PM EST this evening.
* 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.
Periods of snow through this afternoon 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.
&&
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...4425 7548 4433 7568 4421 7619 4405 7634
4403 7613 4380 7623 4368 7608 4370 7583 4389 7581
4401 7550
TIME Y21M02D06T0600Z-Y21M02D06T1800Z
COORD...4401 7550 4423 7552 4417 7595 4408 7615
4401 7613 4395 7612 4387 7628 4369 7620 4369 7598
4387 7583
TIME Y21M02D06T1800Z-Y21M02D07T0600Z
$$
NYZ007-060000-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0006.210206T0000Z-210207T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210206T0000Z/
Jefferson-
Including the city of Watertown
1052 AM EST Fri Feb 5 2021
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 1 AM EST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, heavy lake effect snow
expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 16 inches in the
most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will
result in considerable blowing and drifting snow with near
white- out conditions at times. For the Winter Weather Advisory,
snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches.
* WHERE...Jefferson county.
* WHEN...For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, from 7 PM this
evening to 1 AM EST Sunday. For the Winter Weather Advisory,
until 7 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
could impact today's 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...4428 7556 4437 7576 4435 7601 4426 7602
4418 7631 4412 7634 4396 7626 4402 7616 4392 7612
4408 7594
TIME Y21M02D06T0000Z-Y21M02D06T0600Z
COORD...4425 7548 4433 7568 4421 7619 4405 7634
4403 7613 4380 7623 4368 7608 4370 7583 4389 7581
4401 7550
TIME Y21M02D06T0600Z-Y21M02D06T1800Z
COORD...4401 7550 4423 7552 4417 7595 4408 7615
4401 7613 4395 7612 4387 7628 4369 7620 4369 7598
4387 7583
TIME Y21M02D06T1800Z-Y21M02D07T0600Z
$$
NYZ010>012-085-060000-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0006.210205T2100Z-210207T0300Z/
Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Orchard Park,
and Springville
1052 AM EST Fri Feb 5 2021
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 10 PM EST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow
accumulations of 9 to 18 inches in the most persistent lake
snows. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will result in
considerable blowing and drifting snow with near white-out
conditions at times.
* WHERE...Erie, Genesee, and Wyoming counties.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 PM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
could impact this evening's 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...4307 7859 4314 7845 4321 7847 4322 7859
4313 7876 4304 7904 4298 7902 4288 7889 4283 7889
4294 7864
TIME Y21M02D05T2100Z-Y21M02D06T0600Z
COORD...4301 7812 4306 7829 4305 7856 4295 7895
4286 7889 4277 7895 4258 7929 4264 7887 4275 7840
4282 7823
TIME Y21M02D06T0600Z-Y21M02D06T1800Z
COORD...4289 7831 4300 7830 4303 7834 4302 7853
4298 7878 4292 7891 4281 7890 4273 7900 4274 7879
4285 7838
TIME Y21M02D06T1800Z-Y21M02D07T0300Z
$$
NYZ006-060000-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210206T0000Z/
Oswego-
Including the city of Oswego
1052 AM EST Fri Feb 5 2021
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches,
mainly over the higher terrain. Winds gusting as high as 35
mph.
* WHERE...Oswego county.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact today's morning and evening commutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited
visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving.
Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
&&
$$
NYZ001-002-060000-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0010.210205T2100Z-210207T0300Z/
Niagara-Orleans-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls and Medina
1052 AM EST Fri Feb 5 2021
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 10 PM EST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations of
4 to 8 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting
as high as 40 mph will result in considerable blowing and
drifting snow. Most of the snow will occur late this afternoon
and this evening before the main band of snow moves mainly
south of the area.
* WHERE...Niagara and Orleans counties.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 PM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact this evening's 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.
&&
$$
JLAThe office that day
Everything else NWS Buffalo, NY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 8:12 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Lewis, Oswego | 63 min |
| Feb 3, 3:06 PM EST | Gale Watch | BUF | 23 hr |
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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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.