Alert archive / New York / Lake Effect Snow Warnings in 2024
Lake Effect Snow Warning 6, NWS Buffalo, NY
NWS Buffalo, NY issued this lake effect snow warning at Dec 4, 2024, 3:32 AM EST for 4 counties in New York. It took effect at Dec 4, 2024, 7:00 PM EST. It was in force for 61 hr. 60 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 4, 2024, 3:32 AM EST (08:32 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 4, 2024, 7:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Dec 7, 2024, 8:23 AM EST
- In force
- 61 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Buffalo, NY
Counties Cattaraugus County, NY, Chautauqua County, NY, Erie County, NY, Wyoming County, NY
The radar
The Buffalo radar (KBUF), 50 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:35 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 10:00 PM EST | SNOW 3.5 | 1 S East Amherst, NY | |
| Dec 4, 11:00 PM EST | SNOW 5 | 1 E East Aurora, NY | Cocorahs station NY-ER-66 East Aurora 1.0 ESE. 24 hour snowfall. |
| Dec 5, 4:00 AM EST | SNOW 5.2 | 2 Nw West Seneca, NY | Cocorahs station NY-ER-135 West Seneca 1.5 NW 24 hour snowfall. |
| Dec 5, 6:00 AM EST | SNOW 4 | 1 Sse Dewittville, NY | Cocorahs station NY-CQ-42 Dewittville 1.0 SSE. 24 hour snowfall |
| Dec 5, 6:00 AM EST | SNOW 10.8 | 5 Nw Varysburg, NY | CO-OP Observer station ATAN6 Attica 7SW 24 hour snowfall. |
| Dec 5, 6:50 AM EST | SNOW 4 | 1 Wsw Snyder, NY | Cocorahs station NY-ER-203 Snyder 0.6 SW 24 hour snowfall. |
| Dec 5, 6:54 AM EST | SNOW 6.2 | Buffalo Airport, NY | 24 hour snowfall. |
| Dec 5, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 3.5 | 1 Se Glenwood, NY | Cocorahs station NY-ER-194 Glenwood 1.0 SE. 24 hour snowfall. |
| Dec 5, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 3.8 | 2 Wnw Cattaraugus, NY | CO-OP Observer station CTGN6 Cattaraugus 3W 24 hour snowfall. |
| Dec 5, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 4 | 3 Wsw Bemus Point, NY | Cocorahs station NY-CQ-52 Bemus Point 2.6 WSW. 24 hour snowfall. |
| Dec 5, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 4.5 | 1 N Clarence Center, NY | Cocorahs station NY-ER-51 Clarence Center 0.9 N. |
| Dec 5, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 5.2 | 1 Wnw Colden, NY | Cocorahs station NY-ER-166 Boston 2.5 NE. 24 hour snowfall |
| Dec 5, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 5.5 | 3 Nne Lackawanna, NY | Cocorahs station NY-ER-269 Buffalo 3.7 SE. 24 hour snowfall. |
| Dec 5, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 5.8 | 2 Se East Aurora, NY | CO-OP Observer station WLSN6 Wales. 24 hour snowfall. |
| Dec 5, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 6 | 1 E East Aurora, NY | Cocorahs station NY-ER-66 East Aurora 1.0 ESE. |
| Dec 5, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 6 | 1 Wsw Little Valley, NY | CO-OP Observer station LTVN6 Little Valley 24 hour snowfall. |
| Dec 5, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 6 | Hamburg, NY | Cocorahs station NY-ER-39 Hamburg 0.4 WSW. 24 hour snowfall. |
| Dec 5, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 7.3 | 2 Nw South Wales, NY | Cocorahs station NY-ER-158 East Aurora 2.7 SSE. 24 hour snowfall |
| Dec 5, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 9 | 2 Se Elma Center, NY | Cocorahs station NY-ER-261 Elma Center 1.8 SE. |
| Dec 5, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 9 | 3 Ene West Seneca, NY | Cocorahs station NY-ER-219 West Seneca 2.8 ENE. 24 hour snowfall |
| Dec 5, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 9.5 | 3 W Wyoming, NY | CO-OP Observer station WYON6 Wyoming 3W. 24 hour snowfall |
| Dec 5, 7:10 AM EST | SNOW 6.8 | Blasdell, NY | Since 7 pm yesterday. |
| Dec 5, 7:30 AM EST | SNOW 5.7 | 1 W Colden, NY | CO-OP Observer station CODN6 Colden 1W. |
| Dec 5, 7:30 AM EST | SNOW 5.8 | 4 Nw Eden, NY | 24 hour snowfall. |
| Dec 5, 7:30 AM EST | SNOW 9.6 | 1 Wnw Alden, NY | Snowfall since 7 pm yesterday. |
| Dec 5, 7:35 AM EST | SNOW 4 | 2 S Snyder, NY | Cocorahs station NY-ER-122 Cheektowaga 2.4 NW. |
| Dec 5, 7:40 AM EST | SNOW 6 | 2 N Hamburg, NY | Cocorahs station NY-ER-189 Hamburg 2.0 N. 24 hour snowfall. |
| Dec 5, 7:45 AM EST | SNOW 6 | 5 Nnw Eden, NY | 24 hour snowfall. |
| Dec 5, 8:00 AM EST | SNOW 3.5 | 1 E Silver Creek, NY | Cocorahs station NY-CQ-51 Silver Creek 0.7 E. 24 hour snowfall |
| Dec 5, 8:00 AM EST | SNOW 3.5 | 3 Se Kennedy, NY | Cocorahs station NY-CQ-34 Kennedy 2.6 SE. 24 hour snowfall |
| Dec 5, 8:00 AM EST | SNOW 4 | 1 Wnw Springville, NY | Cocorahs station NY-ER-266 1 WNW Springville. |
| Dec 5, 8:00 AM EST | SNOW 4 | 1 Wnw Springville, NY | 24 hour snowfall. |
| Dec 5, 8:00 AM EST | SNOW 4 | 1 Wnw Springville, NY | 24 hour snowfall. |
| Dec 5, 8:00 AM EST | SNOW 4 | 2 Se Glenwood, NY | Cocorahs station NY-ER-63 Glenwood 1.5 SE. 24 hour snowfall. |
| Dec 5, 8:00 AM EST | SNOW 5.4 | 1 Sse Eden, NY | Cocorahs station NY-ER-150 Eden 1.4 SSE. 24 hour snowfall |
| Dec 5, 8:00 AM EST | SNOW 5.4 | 3 N Amherst, NY | Cocorahs station NY-ER-98 Amherst 5.4 NNE. 24 hour snowfall |
| Dec 5, 8:00 AM EST | SNOW 5.4 | 5 W Hamburg, NY | CO-OP Observer station LKVN6 Lake View 1NE. 24 hour snowfall |
| Dec 5, 8:00 AM EST | SNOW 7.8 | East Aurora, NY | Cocorahs station NY-ER-50 East Aurora 0.1 ENE. 24 hour snowfall |
| Dec 5, 8:00 AM EST | SNOW 8 | 2 E West Seneca, NY | Cocorahs station NY-ER-264 West Seneca 2.5 E. |
| Dec 5, 8:05 AM EST | SNOW SQUALL | 2 Sse Williamsville, NY | Visibility of less than 1/4 mile with rapid accumulation of over 1 inch in the last hour at KBUF. |
| Dec 5, 8:30 AM EST | SNOW 5.2 | 3 Ne Glenwood, NY | Cocorahs station NY-ER-77 Colden 2.4 ENE. |
| Dec 5, 8:30 AM EST | SNOW 6.8 | 2 Nnw Hamburg, NY | Cocorahs station NY-ER-253 Hamburg 1.9 NNW. 24 hour snowfall |
| Dec 5, 8:40 AM EST | SNOW 4.7 | 1 W East Amherst, NY | Cocorahs station NY-ER-54 East Amherst 1.2 WNW. |
| Dec 5, 9:00 AM EST | SNOW 4 | 2 E Tonawanda, NY | Cocorahs station NY-ER-242 Tonawanda 1.6 E. |
| Dec 5, 9:00 AM EST | SNOW 4.8 | 1 Se Amherst, NY | Cocorahs station NY-ER-104 Williamsville 2.2 NNW. |
| Dec 5, 9:00 AM EST | SNOW 4.9 | 1 Sw East Amherst, NY | Cocorahs station NY-ER-234 East Amherst 1.3 WSW. |
| Dec 5, 9:00 AM EST | SNOW 5.8 | 1 S East Amherst, NY | 9 hour snowfall total. |
| Dec 5, 10:00 AM EST | SNOW 8 | 1 Nne Lackawanna, NY | 24 hour snowfall. |
| Dec 5, 10:13 AM EST | SNOW 5.8 | 1 Nw Williamsville, NY | 12 hour snowfall total. |
| Dec 5, 10:45 AM EST | SNOW 7.5 | Orchard Park, NY | . |
| Dec 5, 11:30 AM EST | SNOW 8.3 | 2 Ese Elma Center, NY | Cocorahs station NY-ER-138 East Aurora 3.4 NNE. |
| Dec 5, 11:45 AM EST | SNOW 8 | Lancaster, NY | 24 hour snowfall. |
| Dec 5, 11:54 AM EST | SNOW 11.5 | 1 Sse Millgrove, NY | 12 hour snowfall. |
| Dec 5, 11:56 AM EST | SNOW 10 | 1 E East Amherst, NY | 16 hour snowfall. |
| Dec 5, 12:00 PM EST | SNOW 10.5 | 1 Sse Lancaster, NY | |
| Dec 5, 1:40 PM EST | SNOW 8.9 | 2 Ne Little Valley, NY | |
| Dec 5, 4:00 PM EST | SNOW 10.6 | 1 Wnw Alden, NY | Event total so far. |
| Dec 5, 4:30 PM EST | SNOW 9 | Orchard Park, NY | Event total so far. |
| Dec 5, 6:00 PM EST | SNOW 14.8 | 2 Ne West Valley, NY | |
| Dec 5, 9:00 PM EST | SNOW 10 | 3 Ne Holland, NY | 24 hour snow total. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Buffalo Intl Airport, NY (KBUF), launched 00:00Z, 8.5 hours before the alert went out and 48 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
- 1210 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 118 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 272 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 317 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
829 WWUS41 KBUF 040832 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 332 AM EST Wed Dec 4 2024 NYZ012-085-041645- /O.UPG.KBUF.WS.A.0009.241205T0000Z-241206T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.LE.W.0006.241205T0000Z-241206T0900Z/ Wyoming-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville 332 AM EST Wed Dec 4 2024 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 6 to 12 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph, producing considerable blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Wyoming and Southern Erie Counties. Greatest accumulations across the higher terrain of the Boston Hills and western Wyoming County. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes on Thursday. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. 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. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ NYZ019-020-041645- /O.UPG.KBUF.WS.A.0009.241205T0000Z-241206T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.LE.W.0006.241205T0000Z-241207T0900Z/ Chautauqua-Cattaraugus- Including the cities of Jamestown and Olean 332 AM EST Wed Dec 4 2024 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 10 to 20 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will produce considerable blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. The greatest accumulations will be across the Chautauqua Ridge. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes on Thursday. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ NYZ006>008-041645- /O.UPG.KBUF.WS.A.0009.241204T1800Z-241206T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.WS.W.0006.241204T1800Z-241206T0900Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 332 AM EST Wed Dec 4 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 10 to 18 inches across the higher terrain of the Tug Hill Plateau, and 4 to 8 inches across lower elevations. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will produce considerable blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. The greatest accumulations will be across the higher terrain of the Tug Hill Plateau. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ021-041645- /O.UPG.KBUF.WS.A.0009.241205T0000Z-241206T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.WW.Y.0026.241205T0000Z-241206T0900Z/ Allegany- Including the cities of Wellsville 332 AM EST Wed Dec 4 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 4 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will produce considerable blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Allegany County. Greatest snow accumulations will be across the higher terrain in the western portion of the county. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ001-002-010-011-041645- /O.NEW.KBUF.WW.Y.0026.241205T0000Z-241206T0900Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, and Batavia 332 AM EST Wed Dec 4 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 3 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will produce considerable blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Northern Erie, and Genesee Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. 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. && $$ NYZ003>005-013-014-041645- /O.NEW.KBUF.WW.Y.0026.241205T0300Z-241206T0900Z/ Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Livingston-Ontario- Including the cities of Rochester, Newark, Fair Haven, Geneseo, and Canandaigua 332 AM EST Wed Dec 4 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will produce considerable blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...The Genesee Valley and northern Finger Lakes. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ Hitchcock
15 follow-up statements
115 WWUS41 KBUF 041429 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 929 AM EST Wed Dec 4 2024 NYZ012-085-042230- /O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0006.241205T0000Z-241206T0900Z/ Wyoming-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville 929 AM EST Wed Dec 4 2024 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 6 to 12 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph, producing considerable blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Wyoming and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes on Thursday. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. 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. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ NYZ019-020-042230- /O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0006.241205T0000Z-241207T0900Z/ Chautauqua-Cattaraugus- Including the cities of Jamestown and Olean 929 AM EST Wed Dec 4 2024 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 10 to 20 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will produce considerable blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes on Thursday. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ NYZ006>008-042230- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0006.241204T1800Z-241206T0900Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 929 AM EST Wed Dec 4 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 10 to 18 inches across the higher terrain of the Tug Hill Plateau, and 4 to 8 inches across lower elevations. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will produce considerable blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ001-002-010-011-042230- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0026.241205T0000Z-241206T0900Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, and Batavia 929 AM EST Wed Dec 4 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 3 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will produce considerable blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Northern Erie, and Genesee Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ021-042230- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0026.241205T0000Z-241206T0900Z/ Allegany- Including the cities of Wellsville 929 AM EST Wed Dec 4 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 5 to 10 inches across higher elevations and 4 to 7 inches elsewhere. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will produce considerable blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Allegany County. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. 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. && $$ NYZ003>005-013-014-042230- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0026.241205T0300Z-241206T0900Z/ Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Livingston-Ontario- Including the cities of Rochester, Newark, Fair Haven, Geneseo, and Canandaigua 929 AM EST Wed Dec 4 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will produce considerable blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...The Genesee Valley and northern Finger Lakes. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ Apffel
447 WWUS41 KBUF 041914 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 214 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024 NYZ012-085-050500- /O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0006.241205T0000Z-241206T0900Z/ Wyoming-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville 214 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 8 to 14 inches in the most persistent lake snows which will mainly be across higher terrain such as the Boston and Wyoming Hills. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph, producing considerable blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Wyoming and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes on Thursday. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. 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. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ NYZ019-020-050500- /O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0006.241205T0000Z-241207T0900Z/ Chautauqua-Cattaraugus- Including the cities of Jamestown and Olean 214 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 14 to 22 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will produce considerable blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes on Thursday. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ NYZ006>008-050500- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-241206T0900Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 214 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 12 to 20 inches across the higher terrain of the Tug Hill Plateau, and 4 to 8 inches across lower elevations. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will produce considerable blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ001-002-010-011-050500- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0026.241205T0000Z-241206T0900Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, and Batavia 214 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 5 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will produce considerable blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Northern Erie, and Genesee Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ021-050500- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0026.241205T0000Z-241206T0900Z/ Allegany- Including the cities of Wellsville 214 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 6 to 10 inches across higher elevations and 4 to 7 inches elsewhere. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will produce considerable blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Allegany County. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. 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. && $$ NYZ003>005-013-014-050500- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0026.241205T0300Z-241206T0900Z/ Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Livingston-Ontario- Including the cities of Rochester, Newark, Fair Haven, Geneseo, and Canandaigua 214 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will produce considerable blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...The Genesee Valley and northern Finger Lakes. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ Apffel
948 WWUS41 KBUF 042306 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 606 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024 NYZ012-085-051000- /O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0006.241205T0000Z-241206T0900Z/ Wyoming-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville 606 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 8 to 14 inches in the most persistent lake snows which will mainly be across higher terrain such as the Boston and Wyoming Hills. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph, producing considerable blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Wyoming and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes on Thursday. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. 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. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ NYZ019-020-051000- /O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0006.241205T0000Z-241207T0900Z/ Chautauqua-Cattaraugus- Including the cities of Jamestown and Olean 606 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 14 to 22 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will produce considerable blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes on Thursday. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ NYZ006>008-051000- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-241206T0900Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 606 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 12 to 20 inches across the higher terrain of the Tug Hill Plateau, and 4 to 8 inches across lower elevations. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will produce considerable blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ001-002-010-011-051000- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0026.241205T0000Z-241206T0900Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, and Batavia 606 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 5 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will produce considerable blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Northern Erie, and Genesee Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ021-051000- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0026.241205T0000Z-241206T0900Z/ Allegany- Including the cities of Wellsville 606 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 6 to 10 inches across higher elevations and 4 to 7 inches elsewhere. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will produce considerable blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Allegany County. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. 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. && $$ NYZ003>005-013-014-051000- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0026.241205T0300Z-241206T0900Z/ Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Livingston-Ontario- Including the cities of Rochester, Newark, Fair Haven, Geneseo, and Canandaigua 606 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will produce considerable blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...The Genesee Valley and northern Finger Lakes. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ EAJ
931 WWUS41 KBUF 050904 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 404 AM EST Thu Dec 5 2024 NYZ012-085-051715- /O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0006.000000T0000Z-241206T0900Z/ Wyoming-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville 404 AM EST Thu Dec 5 2024 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 4 to 8 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph, producing considerable blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Wyoming and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, creating near whiteout conditions at times. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes today. Gusty winds may bring down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. 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. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ NYZ019-020-051715- /O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0006.000000T0000Z-241207T0900Z/ Chautauqua-Cattaraugus- Including the cities of Jamestown and Olean 404 AM EST Thu Dec 5 2024 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 10 to 18 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph, producing considerable blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, creating near whiteout conditions at times. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes today. Gusty winds may down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ NYZ006>008-051715- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-241206T0900Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 404 AM EST Thu Dec 5 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 12 to 20 inches across the higher terrain of the Tug Hill Plateau, and 4 to 8 inches across lower elevations. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will produce considerable blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, creating near whiteout conditions at times. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes today. Gusty winds may down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ001-002-010-011-051715- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-241206T0900Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, and Batavia 404 AM EST Thu Dec 5 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph, producing considerable blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Northern Erie, and Genesee Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes today. Gusty winds may down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ003>005-013-014-051715- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-241206T0900Z/ Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Livingston-Ontario- Including the cities of Rochester, Newark, Fair Haven, Geneseo, and Canandaigua 404 AM EST Thu Dec 5 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph, producing considerable blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...The Genesee Valley and northern Finger Lakes. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes today. Gusty winds may down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. 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. && $$ NYZ021-051715- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-241206T0900Z/ Allegany- Including the cities of Wellsville 404 AM EST Thu Dec 5 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph, producing considerable blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Allegany County. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes today. Gusty winds may down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ TMA
173 WWUS41 KBUF 051512 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1012 AM EST Thu Dec 5 2024 NYZ012-085-060000- /O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0006.000000T0000Z-241206T0900Z/ Wyoming-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville 1012 AM EST Thu Dec 5 2024 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 4 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Wyoming and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. 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. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ NYZ019-020-060000- /O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0006.000000T0000Z-241207T0900Z/ Chautauqua-Cattaraugus- Including the cities of Jamestown and Olean 1012 AM EST Thu Dec 5 2024 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 6 to 12 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph, producing considerable blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute today and Friday morning commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ NYZ006>008-060000- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-241206T0900Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 1012 AM EST Thu Dec 5 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute today. Gusty winds may down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ001-002-010-011-060000- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-241206T0900Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, and Batavia 1012 AM EST Thu Dec 5 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Northern Erie, and Genesee Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow will also reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ003>005-013-014-060000- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-241206T0900Z/ Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Livingston-Ontario- Including the cities of Rochester, Newark, Fair Haven, Geneseo, and Canandaigua 1012 AM EST Thu Dec 5 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...The Genesee Valley and northern Finger Lakes. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. 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. && $$ NYZ021-060000- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-241206T0900Z/ Allegany- Including the cities of Wellsville 1012 AM EST Thu Dec 5 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Allegany County. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow will reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ Apffel
517 WWUS41 KBUF 051925 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 225 PM EST Thu Dec 5 2024 NYZ012-085-060500- /O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0006.000000T0000Z-241206T0900Z/ Wyoming-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville 225 PM EST Thu Dec 5 2024 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Wyoming and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will 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. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ NYZ019-020-060500- /O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0006.000000T0000Z-241207T0900Z/ Chautauqua-Cattaraugus- Including the cities of Jamestown and Olean 225 PM EST Thu Dec 5 2024 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 7 to 14 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Heavier lake snows will temporarily move out of the warned area late tonight and into Friday morning, but will move back across the Western Southern Tier Friday afternoon into Friday night. * WHERE...Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute today and Friday evening commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ NYZ006>008-060500- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-241206T0900Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 225 PM EST Thu Dec 5 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 4 inches through tonight. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute today. 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. && $$ NYZ001-002-010-011-060500- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-241206T0900Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, and Batavia 225 PM EST Thu Dec 5 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches in most persistent snows. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Northern Erie, and Genesee Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow will also reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ003>005-013-014-060500- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-241206T0900Z/ Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Livingston-Ontario- Including the cities of Rochester, Newark, Fair Haven, Geneseo, and Canandaigua 225 PM EST Thu Dec 5 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...The Genesee Valley and northern Finger Lakes. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. 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. && $$ NYZ021-060500- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-241206T0900Z/ Allegany- Including the cities of Wellsville 225 PM EST Thu Dec 5 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Allegany County. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the this evening commute. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ Apffel
681 WWUS41 KBUF 052336 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 636 PM EST Thu Dec 5 2024 NYZ012-085-060830- /O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0006.000000T0000Z-241206T0900Z/ Wyoming-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville 636 PM EST Thu Dec 5 2024 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Wyoming and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will 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. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ NYZ019-020-060830- /O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0006.000000T0000Z-241207T0900Z/ Chautauqua-Cattaraugus- Including the cities of Jamestown and Olean 636 PM EST Thu Dec 5 2024 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 7 to 14 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Heavier lake snows will temporarily move out of the warned area late tonight and into Friday morning, but will move back across the Western Southern Tier Friday afternoon into Friday night. * WHERE...Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute today and Friday evening commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ NYZ006>008-060830- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-241206T0900Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 636 PM EST Thu Dec 5 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 4 inches through tonight. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute today. 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. && $$ NYZ001-002-010-011-060830- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-241206T0900Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, and Batavia 636 PM EST Thu Dec 5 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches in most persistent snows. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Northern Erie, and Genesee Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow will also reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ003>005-013-014-060830- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-241206T0900Z/ Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Livingston-Ontario- Including the cities of Rochester, Newark, Fair Haven, Geneseo, and Canandaigua 636 PM EST Thu Dec 5 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...The Genesee Valley and northern Finger Lakes. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. 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. && $$ NYZ021-060830- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-241206T0900Z/ Allegany- Including the cities of Wellsville 636 PM EST Thu Dec 5 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Allegany County. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the this evening commute. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ EAJ
106 WWUS41 KBUF 060850 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 350 AM EST Fri Dec 6 2024 NYZ012-085-061000- /O.EXP.KBUF.LE.W.0006.000000T0000Z-241206T0900Z/ Wyoming-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville 350 AM EST Fri Dec 6 2024 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... The heaviest lake effect snow and stronger winds have ended with just some lingering lake effect snow showers this morning, with very little additional accumulation expected. $$ NYZ001>005-010-011-013-014-021-061000- /O.EXP.KBUF.WW.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-241206T0900Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Northern Erie- Genesee-Livingston-Ontario-Allegany- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark, Fair Haven, Buffalo, Batavia, Geneseo, Canandaigua, and Wellsville 350 AM EST Fri Dec 6 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... The heaviest lake effect snow and stronger winds have ended with just some lingering lake effect snow showers this morning, with very little additional accumulation expected. $$ NYZ006>008-061700- /O.EXT.KBUF.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-241207T1800Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 350 AM EST Fri Dec 6 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations 10 to 19 inches. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be a break in the accumulating snow early today, before heavy snow redevelops off Lake Ontario later this afternoon through Saturday morning. 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. && $$ NYZ019-020-061700- /O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0006.000000T0000Z-241207T0900Z/ Chautauqua-Cattaraugus- Including the cities of Jamestown and Olean 350 AM EST Fri Dec 6 2024 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 6 to 12 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be a break in the accumulating snow this morning, before heavy snow redevelops off Lake Erie by midday or early afternoon and continues tonight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ TMA
398 WWUS41 KBUF 061645 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1145 AM EST Fri Dec 6 2024 NYZ019-020-070545- /O.EXT.KBUF.LE.W.0006.000000T0000Z-241207T1500Z/ Chautauqua-Cattaraugus- Including the cities of Jamestown and Olean 1145 AM EST Fri Dec 6 2024 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 7 to 14 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow redevelops off Lake Erie this afternoon and then continues tonight. 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. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ NYZ006>008-070545- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-241207T1800Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 1145 AM EST Fri Dec 6 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations 10 to 21 inches. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy lake effect snow redevelops off Lake Ontario later this afternoon and continues through Saturday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ AR
186 WWUS41 KBUF 061759 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1259 PM EST Fri Dec 6 2024 NYZ019-020-070545- /O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0006.000000T0000Z-241207T1500Z/ Chautauqua-Cattaraugus- Including the cities of Jamestown and Olean 1259 PM EST Fri Dec 6 2024 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 7 to 14 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute today. 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. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ NYZ006>008-070545- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-241207T1800Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 1259 PM EST Fri Dec 6 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations 10 to 21 inches. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy lake effect snow redevelops off Lake Ontario late this afternoon and continues through Saturday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ012-085-070545- /O.NEW.KBUF.WW.Y.0027.241206T1800Z-241207T1500Z/ Wyoming-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville 1259 PM EST Fri Dec 6 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 4 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Wyoming and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Higher accumulations of lake effect snow will impact far southern Erie County (Springville and Gowanda) and into southwest Wyoming County (Arcade). Lighter amounts will be found across northern portions of these counties. 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. && $$ AR
652 WWUS41 KBUF 061812 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 112 PM EST Fri Dec 6 2024 NYZ019-020-070545- /O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0006.000000T0000Z-241207T1500Z/ Chautauqua-Cattaraugus- Including the cities of Jamestown and Olean 112 PM EST Fri Dec 6 2024 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 7 to 14 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow redevelops off Lake Erie develops this afternoon and then continues tonight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ NYZ006>008-070545- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-241207T1800Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 112 PM EST Fri Dec 6 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations 10 to 21 inches. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy lake effect snow redevelops off Lake Ontario late this afternoon and continues through Saturday morning. 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. && $$ NYZ012-085-070545- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-241207T1500Z/ Wyoming-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville 112 PM EST Fri Dec 6 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 4 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Wyoming and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Higher accumulations of lake effect snow will impact far southern Erie County (Springville) and into southwest Wyoming County (Arcade). Lighter amounts will be found across northern portions of these counties. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ AR
686 WWUS41 KBUF 070141 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 841 PM EST Fri Dec 6 2024 NYZ012-085-070945- /O.UPG.KBUF.WW.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-241207T1500Z/ /O.EXA.KBUF.LE.W.0006.000000T0000Z-241207T1500Z/ Wyoming-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville 841 PM EST Fri Dec 6 2024 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 4 to 7 inches in the most persistent lake snows. * WHERE...Wyoming and Southern Erie Counties. The greatest additional accumulation will be across far southern Erie county and southern Wyoming county. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. 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. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ NYZ019-020-070945- /O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0006.000000T0000Z-241207T1500Z/ Chautauqua-Cattaraugus- Including the cities of Jamestown and Olean 841 PM EST Fri Dec 6 2024 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 4 to 8 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. The heaviest snow will be across Chautauqua and northern Cattaraugus counties tonight. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ NYZ006>008-070945- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-241207T1800Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 841 PM EST Fri Dec 6 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 9 to 18 inches in the most persistent lake snows over northern Oswego and the Tug Hill Plateau. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. The heaviest snow will focus on northern Oswego county and southwestern Lewis counties tonight into Saturday morning. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ HSK
381 WWUS41 KBUF 070453 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1153 PM EST Fri Dec 6 2024 NYZ012-085-071300- /O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0006.000000T0000Z-241207T1500Z/ Wyoming-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville 1153 PM EST Fri Dec 6 2024 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 3 to 5 inches. * WHERE...Wyoming and Southern Erie Counties. The greatest additional accumulations will be across far southern Erie county and southern Wyoming county. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery, snow-covered roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ NYZ019-020-071300- /O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0006.000000T0000Z-241207T1500Z/ Chautauqua-Cattaraugus- Including the cities of Jamestown and Olean 1153 PM EST Fri Dec 6 2024 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 3 to 6 inches in the most persistent lake snows. * WHERE...Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. 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. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ NYZ006>008-071300- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-241207T1800Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 1153 PM EST Fri Dec 6 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 8 to 15 inches in the most persistent snows between the Tug Hill Plateau and Oswego county. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. The heaviest snow will focus on Oswego county and southwestern Lewis counties tonight into Saturday morning. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ005-071300- /O.NEW.KBUF.WW.Y.0028.241207T0453Z-241207T1500Z/ Northern Cayuga- Including the cities of Fair Haven 1153 PM EST Fri Dec 6 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations 3 to 6 inches. * WHERE...Northern Cayuga County. The heaviest snow will be across far northern sections, closest to Lake Ontario with much lesser amounts further south. * WHEN...Until 10 AM 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. && $$ JJR
226 WWUS41 KBUF 070813 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 313 AM EST Sat Dec 7 2024 NYZ006>008-071615- /O.EXT.KBUF.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-241208T1500Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 313 AM EST Sat Dec 7 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations of 10 to 18 inches across the Tug Hill and northern Oswego County...with lower amounts of 5 to 10 inches elsewhere. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ012-085-071500- /O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0006.000000T0000Z-241207T1500Z/ Wyoming-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville 313 AM EST Sat Dec 7 2024 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 4 inches in the most persistent lake snows. * WHERE...Wyoming and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ NYZ019-020-071500- /O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0006.000000T0000Z-241207T1500Z/ Chautauqua-Cattaraugus- Including the cities of Jamestown and Olean 313 AM EST Sat Dec 7 2024 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 4 inches in the most persistent lake snows. * WHERE...Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ NYZ005-071500- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-241207T1500Z/ Northern Cayuga- Including the cities of Fair Haven 313 AM EST Sat Dec 7 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches, mainly near the Lake Ontario shore. * WHERE...Northern Cayuga County, mainly near the Lake Ontario shore. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * 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. && $$ JJR
570 WWUS41 KBUF 071323 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 823 AM EST Sat Dec 7 2024 NYZ012-019-020-085-071430- /O.CAN.KBUF.LE.W.0006.000000T0000Z-241207T1500Z/ Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville 823 AM EST Sat Dec 7 2024 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IS CANCELLED... Lake effect snow east of Lake Erie has weakened this morning, with only very minor additional accumulations expected. $$ NYZ005-071430- /O.CAN.KBUF.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-241207T1500Z/ Northern Cayuga- Including the cities of Fair Haven 823 AM EST Sat Dec 7 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Lake effect snow will focus mainly north of the area through the rest of today, with some general light snow producing minor additional accumulations. $$ NYZ006>008-072130- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-241208T1500Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 823 AM EST Sat Dec 7 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Lake effect snow through early afternoon across the southern Tug Hill Plateau will weaken, and be replaced by widespread moderate snowfall late today through early Sunday morning. Additional snow accumulations 7 to 14 inches across the southern Tug Hill Plateau, and 4 to 7 inches elsewhere. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will produce some blowing and drifting snow in open areas. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ Hitchcock
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this lake effect snow 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 lake effect snow warning went out at Dec 4, 12:41 AM EST, 2 hours 51 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Dec 4, 12:41 AM EST, 2 hours 51 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1241 AM EST Wed Dec 4 2024
.SYNOPSIS...
Lake effect snow continues across areas southeast of Lake Erie
and Ontario late this evening with some additional accumulation,
but intensity of the snow has been considerably lower than over
the weekend. Lake effect snow bands will move north overnight
through early Wednesday, bringing a quick burst of snow and
minor accumulations to areas east and northeast of Lake Erie and
Lake Ontario. Low pressure will then pass just north of the
area Wednesday night through Thursday, with very gusty winds,
periods of snow, blowing snow, and possibly a few snow squalls.
The greatest accumulations will be east of Lake Erie and Lake
Ontario as lake enhancement develops.
&&
.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TODAY/...
The main concern through Wednesday morning will be the last of this
very long duration lake effect snow event. The intensity of snowfall
is not nearly as high as over the weekend, but still enough to have
some impact. Lake induced equilibrium levels will continue to run 12-
14K feet through this evening, before falling rapidly Wednesday
morning as warm advection aloft increases and inversion heights
lower. Backing of boundary layer flow to the southwest tonight
behind a weak mid-level trough passage has begun carrying lake
effect northward.
Off Lake Erie...
Lake effect snow has spread across much of the Southern Tier
this evening, but has been slowly shifting northward as the
low-level winds continue to back to the southwest. Latest GOES
imagery shows high clouds associated with a weak mid-level
trough passage that has aided in the the development of 850mb
southwesterly flow and eventual shift northward of snowbands
through the Buffalo area. Latest radar imagery as of 10 PM EST
shows a few snow showers reaching the Southtowns currently and
eventually lifting north through the city after midnight and
headed towards Wednesday morning eventually ending up in
Niagara County and weakening before daybreak. Snowfall rates may
still be moderate, but the rapid northward shift of the band
will likely limit accumulations to 1-3" overnight. The snow will
mostly be over by the start of the morning drive.
Off Lake Ontario...
A band of snow has reorganized over the lake this evening,
extending into Oswego County. As this trough continues to pass
to the east, expecting a similar response east of Lake Ontario
with snowfall lifting northward towards the Watertown area after
midnight. with backing boundary layer flow. Expect 2-4"
overnight through Wednesday morning as the band moves north
across the area. There may be some impact to the morning drive
in Jefferson County.
Wednesday, any lingering lake effect across Niagara County off Lake
Erie, and northern Jefferson County off Lake Ontario, will weaken
and mostly end through the morning hours as ongoing warm advection
continues to lower inversion heights. Our attention then turns
briefly back to the synoptic scale. Low pressure will track just
north of the upper Lakes, with a broad warm advection pattern
supporting a chance of some occasional light snow Wednesday.
Accumulation in most areas will be minimal from this. East of Lake
Ontario, increasing southwesterly upslope flow may produce a few
inches in the afternoon across the Tug Hill Plateau. More on this
event in the short term section below.
&&
.SHORT TERM /TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT/...
...IMPACTFUL WINTER STORM LIKELY WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY
NIGHT...
Low pressure will track across southern Ontario province Wednesday
night before moving across northern Maine on Thursday and then
strengthening to 973mb as it enters the Canadian Maritimes Thursday
night. This system will produce a hybrid snow event, with some
synoptic scale snow along with some lake effect and upslope enhanced
snow. Strong winds Wednesday night through Thursday night will
increase the impacts and cause areas of blowing snow.
An associated cold front will move across the area from west to east
late Wednesday night. This will produce an period of snow for all
areas, which may briefly be mixed with rain across some lower
elevations at its onset. Strong westerly winds will start
immediately following the frontal passage. 850 mb winds increase to
50 knots which will support widespread wind gusts to 40 mph with
gusts to 50 mph downwind of the lakeshores and across higher terrain.
Following the frontal passage, the mid level trough and 850mb temps
to -12C will support lake effect snow. Unlike our last event, the
strong westerly flow will not support banding, and moisture will
somewhat depend on upstream lakes and will be enhanced by orographic
lift. Adjusted snowfall forecast accordingly, favoring higher
resolution guidance during this phase. Since the strong westerly
flow will push lake/orographic snows into Allegany County have added
that to the winter storm watch.
The steadiest snows will be Wednesday night and Thursday, and then
will become more localized Thursday night. Storm totals are likely
to run in the 8 to 16 inch range across higher terrain east of the
lakes, with considerably less along I-90 which is near the
lakeshore. Lower elevations will get much less, averaging 3 to 6
inches. This will include the risk for snow squalls (heavy snow and
gusty winds) during the day on Thursday, as the upper level trough
moves through. Despite the lower snow amounts, this storm will be
very impactful because of the strong winds which will cause areas of
blowing snow. This will not only apply to the new snows, but also to
the snow which has already fallen in our last event. It also will
not be as localized as our last event, with at least some snow and
wind to cope with across the entire region.
Impacts will diminish Friday as winds drop off with gusts 20 to 25
mph. Lake effect snows will continue during the day, but with
limited moisture lake effect will depend on moisture connections
from upstream lakes. As a result snow will be more localized, but
will still have some impacts. Winds will shift to the southwest
Friday night, with whatever is left of the bands moving
east/northeast of the lakes. This will perhaps bring a little more
snow to the Buffalo metro area, although snow intensity and
amounts will be limited.
&&
.LONG TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
It will be cold enough aloft to support some lingering lake effect
snow on Saturday. With the flow shifting to the southwest, snows
will move across the Niagara Frontier and Jefferson County, but the
moving band will only produce minor accumulations. Lake snows will
taper off Saturday night as warmer air aloft moves in. Warmer Sunday
and mainly dry with highs reaching into the 40s across lower
elevations.
Model consensus tracks low pressure to our north and west Monday and
Tuesday, which would result in a mainly, if not all rain event. Sill
some spread in model guidance, so depending on its track and
strength there's some risk for mixed precipitation at the onset
Sunday night and Monday, but mainly across higher terrain and the
North Country. Otherwise it will be a fairly soaking rainfall with
ballpark rainfall amounts in the half inch to an inch. This combined
with snow melt will cause rises on creeks and rivers, but limited
rainfall amounts and recent dry weather support MMEFS ensembles
which show only a low risk (less than 20 percent) for flooding.
&&
.AVIATION /06Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
Bands of lake effect snow off both lakes will move rapidly northward
through the wee hours of the morning as boundary layer flow quickly
backs to the SSW. IFR/IFR conditions will be found within these
bands of snow, with mainly VFR elsewhere.
Off Lake Erie, the band of snow will move through KBUF from about
06Z to 08Z, KIAG from 07Z-10Z, then move farther north and west and
weaken by daybreak. The eastern end of the band may bring a few
light snow showers to KROC as well before daybreak.
Off Lake Ontario, the band will move through KART with off and on
snow from 06Z through about 11Z before moving farther north and
weakening shortly after daybreak.
It will become quite windy today northeast of Lake Erie, with gusts
of 30-35 knots at KBUF and KIAG, and 15-25 knots elsewhere.
Our attention then turns to snow associated with low pressure
passing north of the region. Expect areas of mainly light snow to
develop this afternoon, first east of Lake Ontario and then later
afternoon across Western NY with areas of MVFR/IFR developing. The
snow will become more widespread tonight, and a strong cold front
will also move from west to east across the region, producing a few
quick bursts of moderate to heavy snow or snow squalls. Lake effect
snow will also begin to develop late tonight east of Lake Erie and
Lake Ontario, embedded within the general snowfall. It will continue
to be quite windy tonight, with areas of blowing snow
developing.
Outlook...
Thursday...Areas of MVFR/IFR in snow showers. Heavier lake effect
snow east of the lakes with local LIFR. Very windy with blowing
snow.
Friday...VFR/MVFR with scattered snow showers. Localized IFR in
lingering lake effect snow showers southeast of the lakes.
Saturday...VFR/MVFR with a chance of snow showers.
Sunday...Mainly VFR.
&&
.MARINE...
Northwest winds will continue to produce choppy conditions on Lake
Erie and Lake Ontario into the evening, but winds and waves will
generally stay below Small Craft Advisory criteria.
Winds will start to increase out of the southwest on the lakes later
in the evening from west to east as the pressure gradient increases
over the region with an area of low pressure approaching from the
northwest and a sfc high to the south. This will prompt the need for
Small Craft Advisories which will then transition to Gale Warnings
that are in effect for times listed below.
Moderately strong low pressure will then pass just north of the
lakes later Wednesday through early Thursday before a secondary
coastal low deepens over the Canadian Maritimes Thursday night. This
will cause the Gale conditions on Lake Erie Wednesday through
Thursday, and Lake Ontario early Thursday through Thursday night.
&&
.BUF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NY...Winter Storm Watch from this afternoon through late Thursday
night for NYZ006>008.
Winter Storm Watch from this evening through late Thursday
night for NYZ012-019>021-085.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory from 4 AM early this morning to 1 AM EST
Friday for LEZ020.
Small Craft Advisory until 7 AM EST this morning for
LEZ040-041.
Gale Warning from 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST Thursday
for LEZ040-041.
Small Craft Advisory from 4 AM early this morning to
1 AM EST Friday for LOZ030.
Small Craft Advisory from 4 AM early this morning to 4 AM
EST Thursday for LOZ042>045.
Gale Warning from 4 AM Thursday to 1 AM EST Friday for
LOZ042>045-062>065.
&&
SYNOPSIS...Hitchcock
NEAR TERM...Brothers/Hitchcock/SW
SHORT TERM...Apffel
LONG TERM...Apffel
AVIATION...Hitchcock
MARINE...Hitchcock/SWHazardous weather outlook, Dec 3, 2:46 PM EST, 12 hours 46 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Buffalo NY 246 PM EST Tue Dec 3 2024 NYZ021-042000- Allegany- 246 PM EST Tue Dec 3 2024 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western New York. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Winter Storm 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 NYZ001-002-010-011-042000- Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee- 246 PM EST Tue Dec 3 2024 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western New York. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Low pressure will pass north of the area Wednesday through Thursday night. This system will bring periods of snow and lake effect snow with moderate snow accumulations possible. There may be a few snow squalls as well. Winds may gust over 45 mph, producing blowing and drifting snow, bringing down a few tree limbs, and resulting in isolated power outages. .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 NYZ019-020-042000- Chautauqua-Cattaraugus- 246 PM EST Tue Dec 3 2024 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western New York. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and 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...Wednesday through Monday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Winter Storm 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 NYZ012-085-042000- Wyoming-Southern Erie- 246 PM EST Tue Dec 3 2024 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western New York. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Winter Storm 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 NYZ003-013-014-042000- Monroe-Livingston-Ontario- 246 PM EST Tue Dec 3 2024 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western New York. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Low pressure will pass north of the area Wednesday through Thursday night. This system will bring several rounds of snow showers and possibly a few snow squalls with minor accumulations possible. Winds may gust over 40 mph, producing blowing and drifting snow, bringing down a few tree limbs, and resulting in isolated power outages. .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 NYZ004-005-042000- Wayne-Northern Cayuga- 246 PM EST Tue Dec 3 2024 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western and north central New York. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Low pressure will pass north of the area Wednesday through Thursday night. This system will bring several rounds of snow showers and possibly a few snow squalls with minor accumulations possible. Winds may gust over 40 mph, producing blowing and drifting snow, bringing down a few tree limbs, and resulting in isolated power outages. .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>008-042000- Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- 246 PM EST Tue Dec 3 2024 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central New York. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Winter Storm 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 SLZ022-024-042000- Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg- Saint Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to Saint Regis- 246 PM EST Tue Dec 3 2024 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the New York waters of the Saint Lawrence River. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. 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 LOZ042>045-062>065-042000- 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- 246 PM EST Tue Dec 3 2024 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST FRIDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Ontario. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Gale 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 LEZ040-041-042000- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 246 PM EST Tue Dec 3 2024 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Erie. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Gale 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 LEZ020-LOZ030-042000- Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River- 246 PM EST Tue Dec 3 2024 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. 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 Apffel
The office that day
Everything else NWS Buffalo, NY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 3:32 AM EST | Winter Storm Warning | BUF | Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego | 4 days |
| Dec 4, 3:32 AM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | BUF | Allegany, Cayuga, Erie, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe and 4 more | 48 hr |
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Sources
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