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Gale Warning 5, NWS Buffalo, NY

February 5, 2025

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this gale warning at Feb 5, 2025, 9:28 PM EST. It took effect at Feb 6, 2025, 4:00 PM EST. It was in force for 27 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

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The facts

Issued
Feb 5, 2025, 9:28 PM EST (02:28 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 6, 2025, 4:00 PM EST
Expired
Feb 7, 2025, 7:00 PM EST
In force
27 hr
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

The text

As transmitted.

365 
WHUS71 KBUF 060228
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
928 PM EST Wed Feb 5 2025

LEZ040-041-061000-
/O.NEW.KBUF.GL.W.0005.250206T2100Z-250207T0900Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
928 PM EST Wed Feb 5 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 35 knots expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM Thursday to 4 AM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ042>045-062>065-061000-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0003.250206T2300Z-250207T2300Z/
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-
928 PM EST Wed Feb 5 2025

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds to 40 knots and waves 15 to 19 feet possible.

* WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario.

* WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

JJR
9 follow-up statements
460 
WHUS71 KBUF 060842
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
342 AM EST Thu Feb 6 2025

LOZ042>045-062>065-061645-
/O.UPG.KBUF.GL.A.0003.250206T2300Z-250207T2300Z/
/O.EXB.KBUF.GL.W.0005.250206T2300Z-250207T2100Z/
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-
342 AM EST Thu Feb 6 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 40 knots and waves 15 to 19 feet expected.

* WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-061645-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0005.250206T2100Z-250207T0900Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
342 AM EST Thu Feb 6 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 35 knots expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ020-061645-
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0016.250206T1900Z-250207T2100Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
342 AM EST Thu Feb 6 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 PM EST FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 4 PM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ030-061645-
/O.NEW.KBUF.SC.Y.0016.250206T2300Z-250207T2100Z/
Lower Niagara River-
342 AM EST Thu Feb 6 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
EST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...The Lower Niagara River.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
794 
WHUS71 KBUF 061124
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
624 AM EST Thu Feb 6 2025

LEZ040-041-061930-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0005.250206T2100Z-250207T0900Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
624 AM EST Thu Feb 6 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 35 knots expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ042>045-062>065-061930-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0005.250206T2300Z-250207T2100Z/
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-
624 AM EST Thu Feb 6 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 40 knots and waves 13 to 17 feet expected.

* WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ020-061930-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0016.250206T1900Z-250207T2100Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
624 AM EST Thu Feb 6 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 4 PM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ030-061930-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0016.250206T2300Z-250207T2100Z/
Lower Niagara River-
624 AM EST Thu Feb 6 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...The Lower Niagara River.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
732 
WHUS71 KBUF 061922
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
222 PM EST Thu Feb 6 2025

LEZ040-041-070600-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0005.250206T2100Z-250207T0900Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
222 PM EST Thu Feb 6 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 35 knots expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ042>045-062>065-070600-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0005.250206T2300Z-250207T2100Z/
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-
222 PM EST Thu Feb 6 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 40 knots and waves 15 to 19 feet expected.

* WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ020-070600-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-250207T2100Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
222 PM EST Thu Feb 6 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ030-070600-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0016.250206T2300Z-250207T2100Z/
Lower Niagara River-
222 PM EST Thu Feb 6 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...The Lower Niagara River.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
247 
WHUS71 KBUF 070241
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
941 PM EST Thu Feb 6 2025

LEZ040-041-070900-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250207T0900Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
941 PM EST Thu Feb 6 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds to 35 knots.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ042>045-062>065-071200-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250207T2100Z/
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-
941 PM EST Thu Feb 6 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 40 knots and waves 15 to 20 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ020-071200-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-250207T2100Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
941 PM EST Thu Feb 6 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 30 knots.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ030-071200-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-250207T2100Z/
Lower Niagara River-
941 PM EST Thu Feb 6 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...The Lower Niagara River.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

JJR
667 
WHUS71 KBUF 070840
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
340 AM EST Fri Feb 7 2025

LEZ040-041-071645-
/O.CAN.KBUF.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250207T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-250208T0000Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
340 AM EST Fri Feb 7 2025

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

* WHAT...West winds to 30 knots.

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ042>045-062>065-071645-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250207T2100Z/
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-
340 AM EST Fri Feb 7 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds to 40 knots and waves 14 to 18 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ020-071645-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-250208T0000Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
340 AM EST Fri Feb 7 2025

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

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

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ030-071645-
/O.EXT.KBUF.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-250208T0000Z/
Lower Niagara River-
340 AM EST Fri Feb 7 2025

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

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

* WHERE...The Lower Niagara River.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Hitchcock
582 
WHUS71 KBUF 071642
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1142 AM EST Fri Feb 7 2025

LOZ042>045-062>065-072100-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250207T2100Z/
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-
1142 AM EST Fri Feb 7 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds to 35 knots and waves 12 to 16 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ020-080000-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-250208T0000Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
1142 AM EST Fri Feb 7 2025

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 knots.

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ030-080000-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-250208T0000Z/
Lower Niagara River-
1142 AM EST Fri Feb 7 2025

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 knots.

* WHERE...The Lower Niagara River.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-080000-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-250208T0000Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
1142 AM EST Fri Feb 7 2025

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

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

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
415 
WHUS71 KBUF 071947
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
247 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2025

LOZ042>045-062>065-072100-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250207T2100Z/
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-
247 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ020-080000-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-250208T0000Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
247 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2025

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

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 knots.

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ030-080000-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-250208T0000Z/
Lower Niagara River-
247 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2025

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 knots.

* WHERE...The Lower Niagara River.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-080000-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-250208T0000Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
247 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2025

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 knots.

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
062 
WHUS71 KBUF 072037
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
337 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2025

LOZ042>045-062>065-080000-
/O.EXT.KBUF.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250208T0000Z/
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-
337 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ020-080000-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-250208T0000Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
337 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2025

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

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 knots.

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ030-080000-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-250208T0000Z/
Lower Niagara River-
337 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2025

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 knots.

* WHERE...The Lower Niagara River.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LEZ040-041-080000-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-250208T0000Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
337 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2025

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 knots.

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
Reynolds
789 
WHUS71 KBUF 072340
MWWBUF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
640 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2025

LOZ042-043-080745-
/O.EXP.KBUF.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250208T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0016.250208T0000Z-250208T1200Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
640 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara 
  River to Sodus Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ044-045-080745-
/O.EXP.KBUF.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250208T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KBUF.SC.Y.0016.250208T0000Z-250208T1500Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
640 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 8 to 11 feet 
  expected.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Sodus Bay to 
  the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

LOZ062>065-080045-
/O.EXP.KBUF.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250208T0000Z/
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-
640 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2025

...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

Winds will continue to subside this evening and overnight.

$$

LEZ020-080045-
/O.EXP.KBUF.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-250208T0000Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
640 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

Winds will continue to subside this evening and overnight.

$$

LOZ030-080045-
/O.EXP.KBUF.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-250208T0000Z/
Lower Niagara River-
640 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

Winds will continue to subside this evening and overnight.

$$

LEZ040-041-080045-
/O.EXP.KBUF.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-250208T0000Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
640 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

Winds will continue to subside this evening and overnight.

$$

What forecasters said that day

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

NWS Buffalo, NY wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale warning went out at Feb 5, 7:41 PM EST, 1 hour 47 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 5, 7:41 PM EST, 1 hour 47 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
741 PM EST Wed Feb 5 2025

.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure will exit off to our east tonight. Low pressure
tracking across the region will then bring a mix of snow, sleet and
freezing rain late tonight into Thursday...before changing to rain
for most areas south of Lake Ontario by Thursday afternoon. East of
Lake Ontario the precipitation will remain mostly in the form of
snow...with some freezing drizzle possibly mixing in at times
Thursday afternoon and evening. Colder air moving in Thursday night
and Friday will then bring accumulating lake effect snow east of
Lake Ontario...along with a period of gusty southwesterly to
westerly winds.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH THURSDAY/...
As of early evening the persistent light snow showers/flurries have
all but ended...save for a patch of leftover flurries near the
Oswego/Jefferson county border. These will wind down this evening as
the responsible low level convergence zone gives way to a developing
southeasterly flow out ahead of the next system...with dry weather
and a general southwest to northeast increase in cloud cover
otherwise expected to prevail through the early overnight hours.

After that (06z)...we will see precipitation chances increase from
southwest to northeast through the rest of the night and into
Thursday as elongated low pressure pushes into our region from the
Ohio Valley and central Great Lakes. The onset of precipitation will
coincide with the leading edge of a strengthening LLJ ( +50 knots)
arriving across the forecast area. P-type will initially be snow,
but as warmer air quickly arrives aloft a transition over to sleet
and then freezing rain will occur before turning to all rain. The
greatest likelihood to see a period of freezing rain will be south
of the Thruway, with lesser chances to the north where precipitation
may stay all snow or mix with a bit of sleet (North Country).
Additionally...while very 'light', there is a potential that
precipitation could switch to a little freezing drizzle across the
North Country late in the afternoon and into the evening. BUFKIT
sounding profiles do suggest this occuring as moisture will deplete
within the DGZ. For this latter area ice accumulations of under a
tenth of an inch will be possible along with expected snowfall
amounts of 2 to 4". Elsewhere snowfall amounts will be minor (< 2"),
with up to a tenth of an inch or ice accumulation possible for areas
south of the NYS Thruway. Given all this...Winter Weather Advisories
remain in effect as outlined below.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT/...
Cold air will filter back in across the region, changing any
lingering mixed precip back over to all snow Thursday night. Main
snow accumulations (inch or two) first half of the night expected
across the Tug Hill and western Dacks.

Coupled with this CAA will be a 50 knot LLJ around 2-3 kft above the
surface. Favorable momentum transfer will create winds gusting to
near 45 mph downwind of both Lake Erie and Ontario. Away from the
lakes southwesterly gusts will still be within the 30-35 mph range.

This pool of colder air aloft will raise lake induced equilibrium
levels to around 8-9 kft feet, which with increasing convergence
along the long fetch of Lake Ontario will create favorable lift for
a band of lake effect snow to develop. Wind shear and depth of
colder air early in the night will likely keep the snowband
unorganized, but as the night carries on, a WNW flow will direct a
band of lake snow across southern Lewis and Oswego counties.

Winds veer a bit sending this band squarely into Oswego County
Friday morning where it may produce a few inches of snow before
weakening some during the day Friday as a weak midlevel trough
transverses Lake Ontario, but the snowband should strengthen again
late afternoon and overnight as a now upstream connection to
Georgian Bay occurs. Overall snow amounts of several inches each 12
hour period through Friday night will be manageable, but in total
could not rule out advisory to low end warning amounts. Will
maintain this mention in the HWO product. Otherwise, a fairly quiet
end to the work week expected with just some scattered light snow
showers expected.

High pressure slides off the delmarva Saturday, thus aside from some
lingering light lake snow showers east of Lake Ontario, expect a
mainly dry start to our Saturday. Once again this will be short-
lived as a strengthening area of low pressure approaches from the
mid-Mississippi/lower Ohio valleys Saturday afternoon, possibly
bringing some light snow to portions of western NY by later
Saturday. Model consensus remains in very good agreement on the
track of this low, however the track is now a bit further south. If
this solution comes to fruition, p-type issues would be suppressed
to near or even completely south of the NY/PA line with all snow for
most, if not all of western and northcentral NY Saturday night. That
said, this does appear that it will be a widespread impactful
snowfall, with the potential for at least high-end advisory to low-
end warning amounts across a good chunk of the area. Will add
mention in the HWO.

&&

.LONG TERM /SUNDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
Another blast of cold air and possible round of northwest flow lake
effect snow will be possible Sunday and Sunday night behind the
departing low pressure system, however amounts look very manageable
at this point. High pressure ridges across the region bringing a
mainly dry start to the new work week, although a few nuisance lake
driven snow showers may linger east of Lake Ontario.

Next cold front approaches from the northwest Monday night/Tuesday,
while at the same time an area of low pressure passes by well
to...or just to our south/southeast depending on your model of
preference. Thus with a good amount of disagreement with regard to
these two features, forecast confidence is low during this time.
Canadian high pressure then tries to ridge south into the area by
Wednesday, although that will depend on what happens with the
features earlier in the work week. Stay tuned.

&&

.AVIATION /01Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
VFR conditions can be expected through the first half of tonight...
with gradually increasing/lowering high and mid level clouds from
southwest to northeast.

Conditions will then deteriorate from southwest to northeast after
06z tonight as a trough of low pressure approaches from the
southwest. Most areas from KROC south and west will see CIGS
deteriorate to MVFR by daybreak Thursday, with IFR possible across
the Southern Tier (KJHW). MVFR CIGS will reach the North Country
(KART) by mid to late morning, while widespread IFR/possible LIFR
CIGS become common south and west of KROC by late morning, lasting
well into the afternoon.

The trough of low pressure will also bring a period of mixed
precipitation late tonight through the day Thursday. Initial swath
of light snow will overspread western NY from the southwest between
07Z-11Z...bringing a period of IFR/possible LIFR VSBYs to locations
from KROC south and westward. During Thursday a period of light
freezing rain is expected at KJHW during the morning hours (~11Z-15Z
window)...while further north KBUF/KIAG/KROC should largely see a
switchover from snow directly to rain (with just a very quick
transition period of mixed precip possible) from 14-17z. Across the
eastern Lake Ontario Region (including KART) snow will arrive by mid
morning with IFR/possible LIFR VSBYs expected there through the end
of the TAF period...with some freezing drizzle also becoming
possible during the afternoon and early evening.

Outlook...

Thursday night...Becoming very windy northeast of the lakes with
gusts to 35-40 knots likely...otherwise expect lingering IFR
ceilings east of Lake Ontario to give way to a mix of mainly
VFR/MVFR...with lake effect snow and local IFR then developing
across the Tug Hill region late.

Friday...Lake effect snow/local IFR southeast of Lake Ontario...with
MVFR/VFR and a chance for light snow showers elsewhere.

Saturday...VFR/MVFR with a chance of snow late in the day.

Sunday...MVFR/VFR with a chance for light snow showers and local IFR
southeast of the Lakes.

Monday...MVFR/VFR.

&&

.MARINE...
Light winds and minimal wave action on both lakes through this
evening.

Low pressure will start to advance toward the lower Great Lakes
tonight with moderate southeasterlies developing veering to
more southerly during the day Thursday.

Southwest then west winds will ramp up as the low pressure system
exits and sends a cold front through later Thursday into Friday with
possible gales on Lake Ontario. Winds will not be quite as strong on
Lake Erie, but still looking at winds to 30 knots.

&&

.BUF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NY...Winter Weather Advisory from 4 AM to 10 PM EST Thursday for
     NYZ006>008.
     Winter Weather Advisory from 4 AM to 1 PM EST Thursday for
     NYZ012>014-085.
     Winter Weather Advisory from 1 AM to 1 PM EST Thursday for
     NYZ019>021.
MARINE...Gale Watch from Thursday evening through Friday afternoon for
         LOZ042>045-062>065.

&&

SYNOPSIS...AR/JJR
NEAR TERM...AR/JJR
SHORT TERM...JM/Thomas
LONG TERM...JM
AVIATION...JM/JJR
MARINE...AR/TMA
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 5, 5:21 PM EST, 4 hours 7 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
521 PM EST Wed Feb 5 2025

NYZ019>021-062230-
Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Allegany-
521 PM EST Wed Feb 5 2025

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

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

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

   Winter Weather Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

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

   Winter Weather Advisory.

Another storm system may bring a round of widespread impactful
snowfall, along with some mixed precipitation Saturday night.

.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>005-010-011-062230-
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Northern Erie-Genesee-
521 PM EST Wed Feb 5 2025

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Another storm system may bring a round of widespread impactful
snowfall Saturday night.

.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>014-085-062230-
Wyoming-Livingston-Ontario-Southern Erie-
521 PM EST Wed Feb 5 2025

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

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

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

   Winter Weather Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

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

   Winter Weather Advisory.

Another storm system may bring a round of widespread impactful
snowfall Saturday night.

.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>008-062230-
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
521 PM EST Wed Feb 5 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM EST
THURSDAY...

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

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

   Winter Weather Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

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

   Winter Weather Advisory.

Another storm system may bring a round of widespread impactful
snowfall Saturday night.

.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

LEZ040-041-062230-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
521 PM EST Wed Feb 5 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Erie.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

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

LEZ020-LOZ030-SLZ022-024-062230-
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River-
Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg-
Saint Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to Saint Regis-
521 PM EST Wed Feb 5 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Erie, Lake
Ontario and Saint Lawrence River.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

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>065-062230-
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-
521 PM EST Wed Feb 5 2025

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Ontario.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

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

   Gale Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 6, 3:37 AM ESTWinter Storm WatchBUFOswego11 hr
Feb 6, 3:40 AM ESTWind AdvisoryBUFAllegany, Cattaraugus, Cayuga, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee and 10 more30 hr
Feb 6, 3:42 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryBUF54 hr
Feb 6, 2:08 PM ESTLake Effect Snow WarningBUFOswego38 hr

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Sources

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