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Gale Warning 16, NWS Buffalo, NY

December 7, 2024

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this gale warning at Dec 7, 2024, 3:15 AM EST. It took effect at Dec 7, 2024, 4:00 PM EST. It was in force for 18 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 7, 2024, 3:15 AM EST (08:15 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 7, 2024, 4:00 PM EST
Expired
Dec 8, 2024, 9:33 AM EST
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

The text

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398 
WHUS71 KBUF 070815
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
315 AM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

LEZ040-041-071615-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-241207T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0013.241207T2100Z-241208T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0016.241207T2100Z-241208T1200Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
315 AM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 knots 
  and waves 5 to 8 feet. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 
  to 35 knots and waves 9 to 12 feet expected.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to 
  Buffalo.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this 
  afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 7 
  AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ020-LOZ030-071615-
/O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0096.241207T2100Z-241208T1500Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River-
315 AM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 knots expected.

* WHERE...The Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ042-071615-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-241209T0000Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
315 AM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara 
  River to Hamlin Beach.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ043>045-071615-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-241209T0300Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
315 AM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 30 knots and waves 9 to 12 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach 
  to the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ062>065-071615-
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.A.0014.241208T0000Z-241208T1500Z/
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence
River-
315 AM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 35 knots and waves 11 to 15 feet 
  possible.

* WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River 
  to the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...From this evening through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

&&

$$

JJR
7 follow-up statements
180 
WHUS71 KBUF 071326
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
826 AM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

LEZ040-041-072130-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-241207T2100Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0016.241207T2100Z-241208T1200Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
826 AM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 
  knots and waves 4 to 7 feet. For the Gale Warning, southwest 
  winds to 35 knots and waves 9 to 12 feet expected.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to 
  Buffalo.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this 
  afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 7 
  AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ020-LOZ030-072130-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0096.241207T2100Z-241208T1500Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River-
826 AM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots expected.

* WHERE...The Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ042-072130-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-241209T0000Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
826 AM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara 
  River to Hamlin Beach.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ043>045-072130-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-241209T0300Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
826 AM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 knots and waves 9 to 12 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach 
  to the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ062>065-072130-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0014.241208T0000Z-241208T1500Z/
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence
River-
826 AM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EST THIS EVENING
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 35 knots and waves 11 to 15 feet 
  possible.

* WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River 
  to the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...From 7 PM EST this evening through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

&&

$$

Hitchcock
459 
WHUS71 KBUF 071724
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1224 PM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

LOZ062-080130-
/O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0014.241208T0000Z-241208T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KBUF.GL.W.0016.241208T0200Z-241208T1500Z/
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
1224 PM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 35 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet 
  expected.

* WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River 
  to Hamlin Beach.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ063>065-080130-
/O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0014.241208T0000Z-241208T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KBUF.GL.W.0016.241208T0700Z-241208T1500Z/
Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence
River-
1224 PM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 35 knots and waves 11 to 15 feet 
  expected.

* WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to 
  the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-080130-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-241207T2100Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0016.241207T2100Z-241208T1200Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
1224 PM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 
  knots and waves 4 to 7 feet. For the Gale Warning, southwest 
  winds to 35 knots and waves 9 to 12 feet expected.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to 
  Buffalo.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this 
  afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 7 
  AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ020-LOZ030-080130-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0096.241207T2100Z-241208T1500Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River-
1224 PM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 knots expected.

* WHERE...The Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ042-080130-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-241209T0000Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
1224 PM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara 
  River to Hamlin Beach.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ043>045-080130-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-241209T0300Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
1224 PM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 knots and waves 9 to 12 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach 
  to the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

Hitchcock
010 
WHUS71 KBUF 072108
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
408 PM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

LEZ040-041-080515-
/O.EXP.KBUF.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-241207T2100Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-241208T1200Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
408 PM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 35 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to 
  Buffalo.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ062-080515-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0016.241208T0200Z-241208T1500Z/
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
408 PM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 35 knots and waves 10 to 14 feet 
  expected.

* WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River 
  to Hamlin Beach.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ063>065-080515-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0016.241208T0700Z-241208T1500Z/
Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence
River-
408 PM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 35 knots and waves 11 to 15 feet 
  expected.

* WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to 
  the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ020-LOZ030-080515-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-241208T1500Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River-
408 PM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 knots.

* WHERE...The Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ042-080515-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-241209T0000Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
408 PM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara 
  River to Hamlin Beach.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ043>045-080515-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-241209T0300Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
408 PM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 knots and waves 10 to 14 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach 
  to the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
072 
WHUS71 KBUF 080208
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
908 PM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

LEZ040-041-081015-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-241208T1200Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
908 PM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 35 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to 
  Buffalo.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ062-081015-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-241208T1500Z/
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
908 PM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 35 knots and waves 10 to 14 feet.

* WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River 
  to Hamlin Beach.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ063>065-081015-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0016.241208T0700Z-241208T1500Z/
Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence
River-
908 PM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 35 knots and waves 11 to 15 feet 
  expected.

* WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to 
  the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ020-LOZ030-081015-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-241208T1500Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River-
908 PM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 knots.

* WHERE...The Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ042-081015-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-241209T0000Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
908 PM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 30 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara 
  River to Hamlin Beach.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ043>045-081015-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-241209T0300Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
908 PM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 30 knots and waves 10 to 14 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach 
  to the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
109 
WHUS71 KBUF 080822
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
322 AM EST Sun Dec 8 2024

LEZ040-041-081200-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-241208T1200Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
322 AM EST Sun Dec 8 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 35 knots and waves 10 to 13 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to 
  Buffalo.

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

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ062-081500-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-241208T1500Z/
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
322 AM EST Sun Dec 8 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds to 35 knots and waves 10 to 14 
  feet.

* WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River 
  to Hamlin Beach.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ063>065-081500-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-241208T1500Z/
Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence
River-
322 AM EST Sun Dec 8 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds to 35 knots and waves 11 to 15 
  feet.

* WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to 
  the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ020-LOZ030-081500-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-241208T1500Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River-
322 AM EST Sun Dec 8 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 30 knots.

* WHERE...The Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ042-081630-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-241209T0000Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
322 AM EST Sun Dec 8 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds to 30 knots and waves 7 to 10 
  feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara 
  River to Hamlin Beach.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ043>045-081630-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-241209T0300Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
322 AM EST Sun Dec 8 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds to 30 knots and waves 10 to 14 
  feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach 
  to the Saint Lawrence River.

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

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

JJR
100 
WHUS71 KBUF 081137
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
637 AM EST Sun Dec 8 2024

LEZ040-041-082000-
/O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-241208T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KBUF.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-241209T0000Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
637 AM EST Sun Dec 8 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds to 30 knots and waves 9 to 12 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to 
  Buffalo.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ062-081500-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-241208T1500Z/
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
637 AM EST Sun Dec 8 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds to 35 knots and waves 10 to 14 feet.

* WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River 
  to Hamlin Beach.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ063>065-081500-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-241208T1500Z/
Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence
River-
637 AM EST Sun Dec 8 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds to 35 knots and waves 11 to 15 feet.

* WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to 
  the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LEZ020-LOZ030-081500-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-241208T1500Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River-
637 AM EST Sun Dec 8 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots.

* WHERE...The Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ042-082000-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-241209T0000Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
637 AM EST Sun Dec 8 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds to 30 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara 
  River to Hamlin Beach.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ043>045-082000-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-241209T0300Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
637 AM EST Sun Dec 8 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds to 30 knots and waves 10 to 14 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach 
  to the Saint Lawrence River.

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

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

JJR
508 
WHUS71 KBUF 081433
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
933 AM EST Sun Dec 8 2024

LOZ062>065-081545-
/O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-241208T1500Z/
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence
River-
933 AM EST Sun Dec 8 2024

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

$$

LEZ020-LOZ030-081545-
/O.CAN.KBUF.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-241208T1500Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River-
933 AM EST Sun Dec 8 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

LEZ040-041-082245-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-241209T0000Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
933 AM EST Sun Dec 8 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds to 30 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to 
  Buffalo.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ042-082245-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-241209T0000Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
933 AM EST Sun Dec 8 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara 
  River to Hamlin Beach.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LOZ043>045-082245-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-241209T0300Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
933 AM EST Sun Dec 8 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 10 to 14 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach 
  to the Saint Lawrence River.

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

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions 
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this gale warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Buffalo, NY wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale warning went out at Dec 7, 2:35 AM EST, 40 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 7, 2:35 AM EST, 40 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
235 AM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

.SYNOPSIS...
Lake effect snow will focus east of both lakes tonight through
Saturday morning. A clipper system moving through will bring
additional snowfall for parts of the area through Saturday night.
Warmer conditions finally develop Sunday and last through Tuesday,
with a frontal system bringing the likelihood for rain Monday and
Tuesday.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TODAY/...
Quick forecast update issued to hoist a Winter Weather Advisory for
Northern Cayuga county...where lake snows continue to move across
far northern sections close to the lakeshore...and will continue to
do so at times through the rest of the night/first part of Saturday
morning...likely producing at least some advisory-level
accumulations. No other changes at this time...the previous disco
follows below.

Regional radar show two impressive plumes of moisture off Lake
Erie and Lake Ontario late this evening. Over the last few
hours, the low level flow backed across Lake Erie pushing the
band northward across southern Erie and Wyoming counties while
the low level flow veered across Lake Ontario pushing the band
south across central Oswego and southern Lewis counties. As of
8pm, a trained spotter reported 11.5" in 3 hours and 40 minutes
in northern Oswego. Webcams in Redfield and Osceola also show
snow stacking up very quickly. Snowfall rates of 2-3" per hour
can be expected in the heart of the band off Lake Ontario
tonight. Spotter reports east of Lake Erie report snowfall accumulations
of 7-8" near the southern Erie county border and with
additional snow expected tonight, upgraded the Advisory to a
Lake Effect Snow Warning for southern Erie and Wyoming
counties.

Moisture will continue to deepen while other lake parameters become
increasingly favorable, with an improving fetch and lake equilibrium
levels rising to near 10kft. The heaviest snows will primarily focus
mainly on Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties. However...given
lastest Hi-res guidance it appears far southern Erie county
and southwest Wyoming counties are now looking more favorable
for some accumulating snows. Additional snowfall amounts of
4 to 8 inches of snow will be possible within the most
persistent snows.

Off Lake Ontario...the heaviest snows will focus mainly across
Oswego and southern Lewis counties, although far southern Jefferson
county could also see some accumulations as the band periodically
oscillates northward, before settle south across Oswego and southern
Lewis counties. That said...Northern Cayuga County may also see some
accumulating snows but confidence is too low for any headline at
this point. Where the Winter Storm warnings are in effect up to a
foot and a half will be possible.

Saturday...lake snows begin to lift northward in the morning towards
the Southtowns and then could potentially bring some minor
accumulations (1 to 3 inches) across the Buffalo Metro area.
However...as wind fields back ahead of an approaching shortwave lake
effect snows (especially off Erie) will weaken as the well align
winds aloft become increasingly sheared. Additionally...inversion
heights are advertised to rapidly fall along with warm advection
processes beginning to take effect. So once the lake snows begin to
lift north accumulations should be on the lighter side.

Otherwise...as the shortwave approaches the Great Lakes region
(clipper) it will nudge a warm frontal zone northeast across our
area. This will bring some light synoptic snow across the area by
Saturday afternoon into the evening. Additional accumulations
Saturday will be greatest across the Tug Hill (eastern Lake Ontario
region) where an additional 4-8 inches will 'likely' occur in the
most persistent snows. Snows east of Lake Ontario will continue into
Saturday evening/night...more on that in the short term disco

&&

.SHORT TERM /SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT/...
Clipper low exits across northern New England Sunday. Accumulating
wet snow across the eastern Lake Ontario region will wind down
Sunday morning, with only minor additional accumulations of less
than 2 inches across the the Tug Hill and western Adirondacks.
Westerly winds behind the exiting clipper low will remain gusty
through the morning with gusts up to 35 mph possible, before
winds gradually drop off during the afternoon. Temperatures
moderate some Sunday with highs in the lower 40s, but in the mid
to upper 30s across higher terrain. A trailing cold front will
push southward into the region later in the day with a few mixed
rain/snow showers possible.

A few lake driven light mixed rain/snow showers will be possible
east of the lakes Sunday night, as the air aloft remains just
cold enough. Lows Sunday night will range from the lower and
mid 30s across western New York to the 20s across the North
Country.

Strong upper wave crosses the region Monday, as a surface wave
slides just to our south. Precipitation will become widespread
through the day as forcing increases. Given continuing strong
deep layer warm advection ahead of the approaching attendant
surface low, profiles indicate that this should be a rain event,
although some lingering colder air may allow for some wet snow
at onset east of Lake Ontario. This should be short lived for
lower elevations, but its possible some wet snow may remain
mixed in through the day on the top of the Tug Hill region.
Rainfall amounts overall look to be in the one-third to one-half
inch range. Some rises can be expected on area creeks and
rivers due to warmer temperatures and associated snowmelt, but
no hydro issues are expected at this time with this round of
rain easily getting soaked into the unripe snowpack. Despite
the rainy day Monday, a southerly push of milder air will get
temperatures into the lower to mid 40s for most areas.

The steady rain exits the region Monday evening, leaving behind
the chance for some lingering scattered light showers
overnight.

&&

.LONG TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
Multiple shortwaves will deepen a long wave trough over the Plains
Tuesday. An elongated frontal boundary draped over the east coast
will likely exhibit several surface waves, each with their plume of
precipitation along the front as this upstream trough/shortwaves
near along with a strengthening 180 knot 300 hPa jet.

Still a bit early to get into specifics, but PWATs approaching an
inch ahead of this trough could lead to heavier periods of rain...or
if some of the colder models verify, rain changing to an
accumulating wet snow Wednesday. Latest Ensemble River Forecast,
including the NAEFS/GEFS/HEFS keep all but Cayuga Creek below
action stage, thus we will still maintain the low river
flooding threat, but certainly poor drainage ponding of water is
likely with the snowmelt and rain.

Temperatures possibly reaching into the lower 50s ahead of this
front Tuesday, will lower to a dreary mid 30s to around 40F
Wednesday, and then back to or below freezing Thursday and Friday
with lake effect snow again likely east of the Lakes.

&&

.AVIATION /08Z SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
Moderate to heavy lake effect snows and local LIFR/IFR east of both
lakes will continue east of the lakes through the overnight
hours...with some west-to-east decrease in intensity expected
beginning later tonight. While these will generally be away from the
terminals...the southern edge of the Lake Erie lake snows may brush
KJHW with MVFR/IFR conditions at times. Elsewhere...dry weather and
general VFR conditions will prevail.

On Saturday the lake snows will continue to weaken while drifting
northward to areas northeast of the lakes. These will bring IFR
conditions to KBUF/KIAG and KART from mid-late morning on through
the afternoon hours. Elsewhere a general lighter snow will
overspread the region during the afternoon...with flight conditions
lowering to the IFR range for all but the Southern Tier...where some
improvement to MVFR/lower-end VFR is expected.

Saturday night the remnant weak lake effect snow and light general
snowfall will gradually diminish from southwest to northeast across
western New York...with improvement to VFR expected for at least a
brief period before MVFR ceilings return later on in the night. This
being said...it will also turn rather windy across far western New
York...with southwesterly gusts to 35-40 knots becoming possible
from the Lake Erie shoreline northeastward across KBUF/KIAG. Further
inland surface winds will be weaker...with some LLWS possible.

Further north and east across the North Country... steadier/moderate
snow and associated restrictions will prevail through the night.

Outlook...

Sunday...Snow diminishing across the North Country...otherwise MVFR
to IFR ceilings will linger areawide.
Monday and Tuesday...MVFR/VFR with rain.
Wednesday...MVFR/IFR with rain changing over to snow across the
higher terrain.

&&

.MARINE...
Westerly flow will continue to support prolonged period of small
craft headlines tonight through Saturday. Southwesterly winds
strengthen Saturday and especially Saturday night, where gales force
winds will be possible on Lake Erie and also Ontario. A Gale Watch
is in effect on Lake Erie from Saturday afternoon through Saturday
night. Confidence of Gales is lower on Lake Ontario...have held off
on any headlines for now but may be needed.

&&

.BUF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NY...Winter Weather Advisory until 10 AM EST this morning for
     NYZ005.
     Winter Storm Warning until 1 PM EST this afternoon for
     NYZ006>008.
     Lake Effect Snow Warning until 10 AM EST this morning for
     NYZ012-019-020-085.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 4 PM EST this afternoon for LEZ040-
         041.
         Gale Watch from this afternoon through Sunday morning for
         LEZ040-041.
         Small Craft Advisory until 10 AM EST this morning for
         LOZ042.
         Small Craft Advisory until 2 PM EST this afternoon for
         LOZ043>045.

&&

SYNOPSIS...AR/HSK
NEAR TERM...AR/HSK/JJR
SHORT TERM...TMA
LONG TERM...Thomas
AVIATION...HSK/JJR
MARINE...AR/HSK
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 7, 12:02 AM EST, 3 hours 13 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1202 AM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

NYZ001>004-010-011-013-014-080445-
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Erie-Genesee-Livingston-
Ontario-
1202 AM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western New York.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf

NYZ012-019-020-085-080445-
Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
1202 AM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western New York.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Lake Effect Snow Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Lake Effect Snow Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf

NYZ021-080445-
Allegany-
1202 AM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western New York.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Lake effect snow may bring some snow accumulation to the far
southwest portion of Allegany county tonight into Saturday morning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf

NYZ005-080445-
Northern Cayuga-
1202 AM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

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

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central New York.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf

NYZ006>008-080445-
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
1202 AM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SATURDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central New York.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Storm Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Storm Warning.

Additional snow accumulation of several inches is possible Saturday
night after the lake effect snow diminishes.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf

LEZ040-041-080445-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
1202 AM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Erie.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Gale Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf

LOZ042>045-062>065-080445-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence
River-
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River-
1202 AM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Ontario.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Gale force winds are possible Saturday night into Sunday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf

LEZ020-LOZ030-080445-
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River-
1202 AM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Erie and Lake
Ontario.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf

SLZ022-024-080445-
Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg-
Saint Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to Saint Regis-
1202 AM EST Sat Dec 7 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the New York waters of the
Saint Lawrence River.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf

JJR

In the hours before

Local storm report, Dec 6, 9:20 PM EST, 5 hours 55 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
920 PM EST Fri Dec 6 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0900 PM     Snow             5 NW Springville        42.55N 78.74W
12/06/2024  M7.0 Inch        Erie               NY   Trained Spotter

&&

EAJ
Local storm report, Dec 6, 11:34 PM EST, 3 hours 41 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1134 PM EST Fri Dec 6 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1110 PM     Snow             2 NE West Valley        42.43N 78.58W
12/06/2024  M10.7 Inch       Cattaraugus        NY   Trained Spotter

&&

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 6, 11:53 PM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryBUFCayuga9 hr
Dec 7, 3:05 AM ESTWind AdvisoryBUFChautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, Wyoming27 hr
Dec 7, 3:15 AM ESTGale WatchBUF9 hr

Nearby

Gale Warnings in New York, 2024Every gale warning in 2024

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.