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Winter Weather Advisory 32, NWS Buffalo, NY

December 27, 202116 counties in New York

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this winter weather advisory at Dec 27, 2021, 3:49 AM EST for 16 counties in New York. It took effect at Dec 27, 2021, 8:00 AM EST. It was in force for 23 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 27, 2021, 3:49 AM EST (08:49 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 27, 2021, 8:00 AM EST
Expired
Dec 28, 2021, 7:00 AM EST
In force
23 hr
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

Counties Allegany County, NY, Cattaraugus County, NY, Cayuga County, NY, Chautauqua County, NY, Erie County, NY, Genesee County, NY, Jefferson County, NY, Lewis County, NY, Livingston County, NY, Monroe County, NY, Niagara County, NY, Ontario County, NY, Orleans County, NY, Oswego County, NY, Wayne County, NY, Wyoming County, NY

The radar

The Buffalo radar (KBUF), 90 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:47 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 00:00Z, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 87 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 00:00Z on 2021-12-27Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2021-12-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -24 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156175194Sfc1 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
862 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
88 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-24 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
26 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

228 
WWUS41 KBUF 270849
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
349 AM EST Mon Dec 27 2021

NYZ012-019-020-085-271700-
/O.NEW.KBUF.WW.Y.0032.211227T1300Z-211227T2300Z/
Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, 
and Springville
349 AM EST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Snow and sleet will 
  transition to a brief period of freezing rain this morning. 
  Total snow accumulations of an inch or less and ice 
  accumulations of a few hundredths of an inch.

* WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie 
  counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening.

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

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.

&&

$$

NYZ013-014-021-271700-
/O.NEW.KBUF.WW.Y.0032.211227T1600Z-211228T0400Z/
Livingston-Ontario-Allegany-
Including the cities of Geneseo, Canandaigua, and Wellsville
349 AM EST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Snow and sleet will
  transition to a brief period of freezing rain this morning into
  afternoon. Total snow accumulations of an inch or less and ice 
  accumulations of a few hundredths of an inch.

* WHERE...Livingston, Ontario, and Allegany counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM EST this evening.

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

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.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
785 
WWUS41 KBUF 271555
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1055 AM EST Mon Dec 27 2021

NYZ012-019-020-085-272300-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-211227T2300Z/
Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, 
and Springville
1055 AM EST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Snow will transition to a brief
  period of freezing rain this afternoon. Additional snow 
  accumulations of an inch or less and ice accumulations of a few 
  hundredths of an inch

* WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie 
  counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

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

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.

&&

$$

NYZ013-014-021-280000-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0032.211227T1600Z-211228T0400Z/
Livingston-Ontario-Allegany-
Including the cities of Geneseo, Canandaigua, and Wellsville
1055 AM EST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Snow will transition to a
  brief period of freezing rain this afternoon. Additional snow 
  accumulations of an inch or less and ice accumulations of a few 
  hundredths of an inch

* WHERE...Livingston, Ontario, and Allegany counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EST this evening.

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

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
681 
WWUS41 KBUF 271842
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
142 PM EST Mon Dec 27 2021

NYZ001-002-010-011-272300-
/O.EXA.KBUF.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-211227T2300Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, 
and Batavia
142 PM EST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Freezing Drizzle. A glaze of ice accumulation.
 
* WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Northern Erie, and Genesee counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Freezing drizzle will result in slippery roads. Slow down and use
caution while driving.

Submit ice reports through our website or social media.

&&

$$

NYZ003>005-280245-
/O.EXA.KBUF.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-211228T0400Z/
Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-
Including the cities of Rochester, Newark, and Fair Haven
142 PM EST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Freezing Drizzle. A glaze of ice accumulation.

* WHERE...Monroe, Wayne, and Northern Cayuga counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Freezing drizzle will result in slippery roads. Slow down and use
caution while driving.

Submit ice reports through our website or social media.


&&

$$

NYZ012-019-020-085-272300-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-211227T2300Z/
Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, 
and Springville
142 PM EST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations of a few
  hundredths of an inch.

* WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie 
  counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Freezing rain will result in slippery roads. Slow down and use 
caution while driving.

Submit ice reports through our website or social media.


&&

$$

NYZ013-014-021-280245-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-211228T0400Z/
Livingston-Ontario-Allegany-
Including the cities of Geneseo, Canandaigua, and Wellsville
142 PM EST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow and freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations of a
  few hundredths of an inch. Little or no additional snow
  accumulation.

* WHERE...Livingston, Ontario, and Allegany counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Light snow and 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.

&&

$$

Thomas
290 
WWUS41 KBUF 272012
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
312 PM EST Mon Dec 27 2021

NYZ006>008-280415-
/O.EXB.KBUF.WW.Y.0032.211227T2300Z-211228T0900Z/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
312 PM EST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Snow will transition to
  very light freezing rain or freezing drizzle tonight. Total snow
  accumulations of an inch or less and a glaze to a few hundredths
  of ice accumulation.

* WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Periods of snow, light freezing rain or freezing drizzle 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.

&&

$$

NYZ001-002-010>012-019-020-085-272300-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-211227T2300Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua-
Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, Batavia, 
Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville
312 PM EST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Freezing drizzle. A glaze of ice accumulation.

* WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Chautauqua, 
  and Cattaraugus counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Periods of freezing drizzle will result in slippery roads. Slow 
down and use caution while driving.

Submit ice reports through our website or social media.

&&

$$

NYZ003>005-013-014-021-280400-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-211228T0400Z/
Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Livingston-Ontario-Allegany-
Including the cities of Rochester, Newark, Fair Haven, Geneseo, 
Canandaigua, and Wellsville
312 PM EST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Freezing Drizzle. A glaze of ice accumulation.

* WHERE...Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Livingston, Ontario, 
  and Allegany counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Periods of freezing drizzle will result in slippery roads. Slow 
down and use caution while driving.

Submit ice reports through our website or social media.

&&

$$

TMA
155 
WWUS41 KBUF 272306
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
606 PM EST Mon Dec 27 2021

NYZ001-002-010>012-019-020-085-280015-
/O.EXP.KBUF.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-211227T2300Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua-
Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, Batavia, 
Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville
606 PM EST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

$$

NYZ003>005-013-014-021-280400-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-211228T0400Z/
Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Livingston-Ontario-Allegany-
Including the cities of Rochester, Newark, Fair Haven, Geneseo, 
Canandaigua, and Wellsville
606 PM EST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Freezing Drizzle. A glaze of ice accumulation.

* WHERE...Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Livingston, Ontario, 
  and Allegany counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Submit ice reports through our website or social media.

&&

$$

NYZ006>008-280715-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-211228T0900Z/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
606 PM EST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Snow will transition to 
  very light freezing rain or freezing drizzle tonight. Total 
  snow accumulations of an inch or less and a glaze to a few 
  hundredths of ice accumulation.

* WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
934 
WWUS41 KBUF 280227
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
927 PM EST Mon Dec 27 2021

NYZ003>005-013-014-021-280330-
/O.CAN.KBUF.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-211228T0400Z/
Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Livingston-Ontario-Allegany-
Including the cities of Rochester, Newark, Fair Haven, Geneseo, 
Canandaigua, and Wellsville
927 PM EST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Temperatures have generally climbed above freezing...so the threat
for icy precipitation has ended.

$$

NYZ006>008-280900-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-211228T0900Z/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
927 PM EST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Snow will transition to
  very light freezing rain or freezing drizzle tonight. Total snow
  accumulations of an inch or less and a glaze to a few hundredths
  of ice accumulation.

* WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$
829 
WWUS41 KBUF 280843
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
343 AM EST Tue Dec 28 2021

NYZ006>008-281200-
/O.EXT.KBUF.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-211228T1200Z/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
343 AM EST Tue Dec 28 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Freezing drizzle.

* WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are 
  possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning 
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Periods of freezing rain will result in slick roads. Slow down
and use caution while driving.

Submit ice reports through our website or social media.

&&

$$
JLA
863 
WWUS41 KBUF 281152
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
652 AM EST Tue Dec 28 2021

NYZ006>008-281300-
/O.EXP.KBUF.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-211228T1200Z/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
652 AM EST Tue Dec 28 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

Patchy drizzle or freezing drizzle has diminished to the east of
Lake Ontario and temperatures continue to warm above freezing. 
Untreated roads may still be slippery, so use caution if traveling
this morning. 

$$

JLA

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 27, 12:37 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryBUF17 hr
Dec 27, 3:49 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryBUF23 hr

Nearby

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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.