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Winter Weather Advisory 28, NWS Buffalo, NY

December 17, 202111 counties in New York

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this winter weather advisory at Dec 17, 2021, 1:53 PM EST for 11 counties in New York. It took effect at Dec 18, 2021, 4:00 AM EST. It was in force for 18 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 17, 2021, 1:53 PM EST (18:53 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 18, 2021, 4:00 AM EST
Expired
Dec 18, 2021, 9:55 PM EST
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

Counties Allegany County, NY, Cattaraugus County, NY, Chautauqua County, NY, Erie County, NY, Genesee County, NY, Jefferson County, NY, Lewis County, NY, Livingston County, NY, Ontario County, NY, Oswego County, NY, Wyoming County, NY

The radar

The Buffalo radar (KBUF), 89 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:57 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, 6.9 hours before the alert went out and 86 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Buffalo Intl Airport, NY at 12:00Z on 2021-12-17Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Buffalo Intl Airport, NY at 12:00Z on 2021-12-17The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 108 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
940 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
92 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
108 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
221 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

387 
WWUS41 KBUF 171853
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
153 PM EST Fri Dec 17 2021

NYZ012>014-019>021-180300-
/O.NEW.KBUF.WW.Y.0028.211218T0900Z-211218T1800Z/
Wyoming-Livingston-Ontario-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Allegany-
Including the cities of Warsaw, Geneseo, Canandaigua, Jamestown, 
Olean, and Wellsville
153 PM EST Fri Dec 17 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 1 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow...changing to sleet and freezing rain...then to
  plain rain expected. Total snow accumulations less than 2 inches
  and ice accumulations of a trace to a few hundredths of an 
  inch.

* WHERE...Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, 
  and Allegany counties.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 1 PM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will result in slippery
roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while
driving.

Submit snow and ice reports through our website or social media.

&&

$$

NYZ006>008-180300-
/O.NEW.KBUF.WW.Y.0028.211218T1500Z-211219T0300Z/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
153 PM EST Fri Dec 17 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region.

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
184 
WWUS41 KBUF 180354
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1054 PM EST Fri Dec 17 2021

NYZ012>014-019>021-181200-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0028.211218T0900Z-211218T1800Z/
Wyoming-Livingston-Ontario-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Allegany-
Including the cities of Warsaw, Geneseo, Canandaigua, Jamestown, 
Olean, and Wellsville
1054 PM EST Fri Dec 17 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 1 PM
EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow...changing to sleet and freezing rain...then to 
  plain rain expected. Total snow accumulations less than 2 
  inches and ice accumulations of a trace to a few hundredths of 
  an inch.

* WHERE...Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, 
  and Allegany counties.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 1 PM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will result in slippery
roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while
driving.

Submit snow and ice reports through our website or social media.

&&

$$

NYZ006>008-181200-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0028.211218T1500Z-211219T0300Z/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
1054 PM EST Fri Dec 17 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region.

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

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.

&&

$$
958 
WWUS41 KBUF 180900
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
400 AM EST Sat Dec 18 2021

NYZ011-085-181700-
/O.EXA.KBUF.WW.Y.0028.211218T0900Z-211218T1800Z/
Genesee-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Batavia, Orchard Park, and Springville
400 AM EST Sat Dec 18 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow...changing to sleet and freezing rain...then to
  plain rain expected. Total snow accumulations less than 3 
  inches and ice accumulations of a trace to a few hundredths of 
  an inch.

* WHERE...Genesee and Southern Erie counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will result in slippery
roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while
driving.

Submit snow and ice reports through our website or social media.

&&

$$

NYZ012>014-019>021-181700-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-211218T1800Z/
Wyoming-Livingston-Ontario-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Allegany-
Including the cities of Warsaw, Geneseo, Canandaigua, Jamestown, 
Olean, and Wellsville
400 AM EST Sat Dec 18 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow...changing to sleet and freezing rain...then to 
  plain rain expected. Total snow accumulations less than 2 
  inches and ice accumulations of a trace to a few hundredths of 
  an inch.

* WHERE...Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, 
  and Allegany counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will result in slippery
roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while
driving.

Submit snow and ice reports through our website or social media.

&&

$$

NYZ006>008-181700-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0028.211218T1500Z-211219T0300Z/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
400 AM EST Sat Dec 18 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Some pockets of sleet and freezing rain
  possible. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches.

* WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will result in slippery
roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while
driving.

Submit snow and ice reports through our website or social media.

&&

$$

TMA
054 
WWUS41 KBUF 181447
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
947 AM EST Sat Dec 18 2021

NYZ011>014-019>021-085-181800-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-211218T1800Z/
Genesee-Wyoming-Livingston-Ontario-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-
Allegany-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Batavia, Warsaw, Geneseo, Canandaigua, 
Jamestown, Olean, Wellsville, Orchard Park, and Springville
947 AM EST Sat Dec 18 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of an
  inch or less and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an 
  inch.

* WHERE...Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Chautauqua, 
  Cattaraugus, Allegany, and Southern Erie counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions on untreated
  surfaces, especially on bridges.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will result in slippery
roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while
driving.

Submit snow and ice reports through our website or social media.

&&

$$

NYZ006>008-182300-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0028.211218T1500Z-211219T0300Z/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
947 AM EST Sat Dec 18 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected, possibly mixed with sleet over southern
  portions of the area. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions with
  reduced visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will result in slippery
roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while
driving.

Submit snow and ice reports through our website or social media.

&&

$$

Hitchcock
183 
WWUS41 KBUF 181740
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1240 PM EST Sat Dec 18 2021

NYZ011>014-019>021-085-181845-
/O.CAN.KBUF.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-211218T1800Z/
Genesee-Wyoming-Livingston-Ontario-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-
Allegany-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Batavia, Warsaw, Geneseo, Canandaigua, 
Jamestown, Olean, Wellsville, Orchard Park, and Springville
1240 PM EST Sat Dec 18 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Temperatures will continue to rise this afternoon, with most
locations changing to rain.

$$

NYZ006>008-190145-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-211219T0300Z/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
1240 PM EST Sat Dec 18 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches.

* WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions with
  reduced visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited
visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

&&

$$

Hitchcock
802 
WWUS41 KBUF 181935
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
235 PM EST Sat Dec 18 2021

NYZ006>008-190300-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-211219T0300Z/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
235 PM EST Sat Dec 18 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches,
  bringing total accumulations into the 4 to 7 inch range.

* WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. Greatest accumulations
  across the higher terrain of the Tug Hill and western foothills
  of the Adirondacks.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions with
  reduced visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited
visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

&&

$$

Hitchcock
795 
WWUS41 KBUF 190255
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
955 PM EST Sat Dec 18 2021

NYZ006>008-190400-
/O.CAN.KBUF.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-211219T0300Z/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
955 PM EST Sat Dec 18 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Though some patchy light snow and freezing drizzle may occur into
the overnight hours, the steady snow has ended over the North 
Country and the winter weather advisory has been cancelled. Use 
caution if traveling the rest of tonight as some roads may still 
be snow covered and slippery.

$$

JLA

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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.