Alert archive / New York / Winter Storm Warnings in 2026
Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Buffalo, NY
NWS Buffalo, NY issued this winter storm warning at Jan 17, 2026, 12:46 PM EST for 10 counties in New York. It took effect at Jan 18, 2026, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for 6 days. 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
- Jan 17, 2026, 12:46 PM EST (17:46 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 18, 2026, 7:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Jan 23, 2026, 7:00 PM EST
- In force
- 6 days
- Issued by
- NWS Buffalo, NY
Counties Cattaraugus County, NY, Chautauqua County, NY, Erie County, NY, Genesee County, NY, Jefferson County, NY, Lewis County, NY, Niagara County, NY, Orleans County, NY, Oswego County, NY, Wyoming County, NY
The radar
The Buffalo radar (KBUF), 78 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 19, 6:00 AM EST | SNOW 1 | 5 W Constableville, NY | CO-OP Observer station HGHN6 Highmarket 2W. |
| Jan 19, 6:30 AM EST | SNOW 1.3 | Kenmore, NY | Cocorahs station NY-ER-59 Kenmore 0.3 ESE. |
| Jan 19, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 1 | 1 Ssw Watertown, NY | Cocorahs station NY-JF-47 Watertown 0.9 SSW. |
| Jan 19, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 1.2 | 1 Nw Kenmore, NY | Cocorahs station NY-ER-57 Kenmore 0.8 NW. |
| Jan 19, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 1.2 | 1 W Newfane, NY | CO-OP Observer station NWFN6 Newfane 1W. |
| Jan 19, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 2.1 | 2 Ese Lockport, NY | CO-OP Observer station LPTN6 Lockport. |
| Jan 19, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 2.5 | 1 Ne Lockport, NY | Cocorahs station NY-NG-12 Lockport 0.8 NE. |
| Jan 19, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 3 | 2 E Niagara Falls, NY | CO-OP Observer station IAGN6 Niagara Falls. |
| Jan 19, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 3.5 | 2 W Cambria Center, NY | Cocorahs station NY-NG-47 Sanborn 3.0 NNE. |
| Jan 19, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 4.1 | 1 Se Cambria Center, NY | CO-OP Observer station SBNN6 Sanborn 4NE. |
| Jan 19, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 6.2 | 2 Sse North Tonawanda, NY | CO-OP Observer station NTON6 North Tonawanda. |
| Jan 19, 8:00 AM EST | SNOW 2.6 | 3 E Pendleton, NY | CO-OP Observer station PENN6 Pendleton 1NE. |
| Jan 19, 8:00 AM EST | SNOW 3 | 3 N Amherst, NY | Cocorahs station NY-ER-98 Amherst 5.4 NNE. |
| Jan 19, 8:53 AM EST | SNOW 1 | 2 Nne Tonawanda, NY | Cocorahs station NY-ER-86 Tonawanda 1.5 NNE. |
| Jan 19, 1:30 PM EST | SNOW 7 | 4 Nw North Tonawanda, NY | storm total. |
| Jan 19, 1:30 PM EST | SNOW 7 | 4 Nw North Tonawanda, NY | storm total. |
| Jan 19, 1:30 PM EST | SNOW 8.2 | 2 E Niagara Falls, NY | |
| Jan 19, 1:30 PM EST | SNOW 8.2 | 2 E Niagara Falls, NY | |
| Jan 19, 1:30 PM EST | SNOW 8.5 | 2 Ssw North Tonawanda, NY | Social media report. |
| Jan 19, 1:30 PM EST | SNOW 8.5 | 2 Ssw North Tonawanda, NY | Social media report. |
| Jan 19, 2:00 PM EST | SNOW 3 | Cassadaga, NY | |
| Jan 19, 2:00 PM EST | SNOW 3 | Cassadaga, NY | |
| Jan 19, 2:00 PM EST | SNOW 4 | Perrysburg, NY | Fell in two hours. |
| Jan 19, 2:00 PM EST | SNOW 4 | Perrysburg, NY | Fell in two hours. |
| Jan 19, 2:14 PM EST | SNOW 3 | 2 Ssw North Tonawanda, NY | From social media. |
| Jan 19, 3:00 PM EST | SNOW 6 | Amerst, NY | From social media. |
| Jan 19, 3:00 PM EST | SNOW 6 | Amherst, NY | From social media. Corrected typo in location in original report. |
| Jan 19, 3:00 PM EST | SNOW 6 | Amherst, NY | From social media. Corrected typo in location in original report. |
| Jan 19, 4:00 PM EST | SNOW 1.9 | 1 Wnw Alden, NY | |
| Jan 19, 4:00 PM EST | SNOW 1.9 | 1 Wnw Alden, NY | |
| Jan 19, 4:15 PM EST | SNOW 1 | 2 Sse Williamsville, NY | |
| Jan 19, 6:00 PM EST | SNOW 1 | 1 Nnw Albion, NY | CO-OP Observer station ABNN6 Albion. |
| Jan 19, 6:00 PM EST | SNOW 1 | 1 Nnw Albion, NY | CO-OP Observer station ABNN6 Albion. |
| Jan 19, 6:40 PM EST | SNOW 9.2 | 2 Nw South Wales, NY | |
| Jan 19, 6:40 PM EST | SNOW 9.2 | 2 Nw South Wales, NY | |
| Jan 19, 6:45 PM EST | SNOW 5 | 1 S Blasdell, NY | Heavy snow falling. |
| Jan 19, 6:45 PM EST | SNOW 5 | 1 S Blasdell, NY | Heavy snow falling. |
| Jan 19, 7:00 PM EST | SNOW 1.2 | Buffalo Airport, NY | Updated Total through 7 PM. |
| Jan 19, 7:00 PM EST | SNOW 1.2 | Buffalo Airport, NY | Updated Total through 7 PM. |
| Jan 19, 7:00 PM EST | SNOW 4 | 1 E Batavia, NY | Cocorahs station NY-GN-23 Batavia 1.4 E. |
| Jan 19, 7:00 PM EST | SNOW 4 | 1 E Batavia, NY | Cocorahs station NY-GN-23 Batavia 1.4 E. |
| Jan 19, 7:00 PM EST | SNOW 4.5 | 3 Ne Boston, NY | Fell in the last 12 hours. |
| Jan 19, 7:00 PM EST | SNOW 4.5 | 3 Ne Boston, NY | Fell in the last 12 hours. |
| Jan 19, 7:00 PM EST | SNOW 6.5 | 2 Ne Youngstown, NY | CO-OP Observer station YGTN6 Youngstown 2 NE. |
| Jan 19, 7:00 PM EST | SNOW 6.5 | 2 Ne Youngstown, NY | CO-OP Observer station YGTN6 Youngstown 2 NE. |
| Jan 19, 7:01 PM EST | SNOW 10 | 2 Se Elma Center, NY | Snowing heavily. |
| Jan 19, 7:01 PM EST | SNOW 10 | 2 Se Elma Center, NY | Snowing heavily. |
| Jan 19, 7:04 PM EST | SNOW 1.5 | 1 N Batavia, NY | |
| Jan 19, 7:04 PM EST | SNOW 1.5 | 1 N Batavia, NY | |
| Jan 19, 7:12 PM EST | SNOW 6 | 2 E Stafford, NY | Fell since this morning. |
| Jan 19, 8:15 PM EST | SNOW 10 | 2 Sw West Falls, NY | |
| Jan 19, 8:15 PM EST | SNOW 10 | 2 Sw West Falls, NY | |
| Jan 19, 8:22 PM EST | SNOW 9 | Youngstown, NY | From social media. |
| Jan 19, 8:22 PM EST | SNOW 9 | Youngstown, NY | From social media. |
| Jan 19, 8:57 PM EST | SNOW 9.2 | 4 Ne Angola, NY | Fell since 5 pm; snowing heavily. |
| Jan 19, 8:57 PM EST | SNOW 9.2 | 4 Ne Angola, NY | Fell since 5 pm; snowing heavily. |
| Jan 19, 11:00 PM EST | SNOW 12 | 2 Sw West Falls, NY | |
| Jan 19, 11:00 PM EST | SNOW 12 | 2 Sw West Falls, NY | |
| Jan 19, 11:50 PM EST | SNOW 11 | 1 S Blasdell, NY | |
| Jan 20, 12:00 AM EST | SNOW 18.5 | 4 Nw Eden, NY |
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 12:00Z, 5.8 hours before the alert went out and 76 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
- 687 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 102 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 40 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 72 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
394 WWUS41 KBUF 171746 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1246 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026 NYZ006>008-180730- /O.UPG.KBUF.WS.A.0001.260119T0000Z-260121T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.WS.W.0002.260118T1200Z-260121T2100Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260118T0600Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 1246 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 4 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph creating blowing and drifting snow and at times white out conditions. * WHERE...For the Winter Weather Advisory greatest snow amounts on the Tug Hill Plateau. For the Winter Storm Warning greatest snow amounts will be found near Watertown and Fort Drum areas southward to across the Tug Hill region. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 AM EST Sunday. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 7 AM Sunday to 4 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...For the Winter Storm Warning, travel will be very difficult to impossible at times. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and through Wednesday commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect snowband oscillation. Snowfall rates up to 4 inches per hour at times for the Tug Hill region Monday night through Tuesday night. Wind chill values zero to 10 below zero Monday night through Tuesday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous to impossible travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. && $$ NYZ001-002-010-011-180730- /O.UPG.KBUF.WS.A.0001.260119T0000Z-260121T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.WS.W.0002.260118T1800Z-260121T2100Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, and Batavia 1246 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 10 to 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph creating blowing and drifting snow and at times white out conditions. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Northern Erie, and Genesee Counties. Greatest snow accumulation will be found across southern Niagara, southwestern Orleans, northern Erie and western Genesee counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 4 PM EST Wednesday. Significant snow accumulation will occur Sunday night through Monday, and again Tuesday into Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel will be very difficult in deep snow covered roads. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning through the Wednesday morning commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect snowband oscillate with varying intensities and snowfall amounts over the area. Snowfall rates 2 inches per hour Sunday night through Monday, and again Tuesday through Tuesday evening. Wind chill values zero to 10 below zero Monday night through Tuesday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ012-019-020-085-180730- /O.UPG.KBUF.WS.A.0001.260119T0000Z-260121T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.WS.W.0002.260119T1200Z-260121T2100Z/ Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville 1246 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 10 to 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph creating blowing and drifting snow and at times white out conditions. * WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie Counties. Greatest snow accumulation across the northern Chautauqua Ridge, Boston Hills and Buffalo Southtowns. * WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to 4 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel will be very difficult in deep snow covered roads. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday evening through the Wednesday morning commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect lake snowband to oscillate with varying intensities and snowfall amounts over the area. Snowfall rates 2 inches per hour Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning. Wind chill values five to 15 below zero Monday night through Tuesday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ Thomas/Reynolds
22 follow-up statements
465 WWUS41 KBUF 180608 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 108 AM EST Sun Jan 18 2026 NYZ006>008-182000- /O.EXP.KBUF.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260118T0600Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0002.260118T1200Z-260121T2100Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 108 AM EST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 3 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph creating blowing and drifting snow and at times white out conditions. * WHERE...Greatest snow amounts will be found near Watertown and Fort Drum areas southward to across the Tug Hill region. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 4 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible at times. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday through Wednesday commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect snowband oscillation. Snowfall rates up to 4 inches per hour at times for the Tug Hill region Monday night through Tuesday night. Wind chill values zero to 10 below zero Monday night through Tuesday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous to impossible travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. && $$ NYZ012-019-020-085-182000- /O.EXT.KBUF.WS.W.0002.260119T1200Z-260121T2000Z/ Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville 108 AM EST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 3 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 10 to 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph creating blowing and drifting snow and at times white out conditions. * WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie Counties. Greatest snow accumulation across the northern Chautauqua Ridge, Boston Hills and Buffalo Southtowns. * WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to 3 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel will be very difficult in deep snow covered roads. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday evening through the Wednesday morning commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect lake snowband to oscillate with varying intensities and snowfall amounts over the area. Snowfall rates 2 inches per hour Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning. Wind chill values five to 15 below zero Monday night through Tuesday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ001-002-010-011-182000- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0002.260118T1800Z-260121T2100Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, and Batavia 108 AM EST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 10 to 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph creating blowing and drifting snow and at times white out conditions. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Northern Erie, and Genesee Counties. Greatest snow accumulation will be found across southern Niagara, southwestern Orleans, northern Erie and western Genesee counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 4 PM EST Wednesday. Significant snow accumulation will occur tonight through Monday, and again Tuesday into Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel will be very difficult in deep snow covered roads. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning through the Wednesday morning commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect snowband oscillate with varying intensities and snowfall amounts over the area. Snowfall rates 2 inches per hour tonight through Monday, and again Tuesday through Tuesday evening. Wind chill values zero to 10 below zero Monday night through Tuesday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ SJW
405 WWUS41 KBUF 181749 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1249 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026 NYZ006>008-190600- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260121T2100Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 1249 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 3 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph creating blowing and drifting snow and at times white out conditions. * WHERE...Greatest snow amounts will be found near Watertown and Fort Drum areas and also southward to across the Tug Hill region. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible at times within lake effect snow. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday through Wednesday commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect snowband oscillation. Snowfall rates up to 4 inches per hour at times for the Tug Hill region Monday night through Tuesday night. Wind chill values zero to 10 below zero Monday night through Tuesday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Heavy accumulating lake effect snow will create dangerous to impossible travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. && $$ NYZ001-002-010-011-190600- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0002.260118T1800Z-260121T2100Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, and Batavia 1249 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 10 to 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph creating blowing and drifting snow and at times white out conditions. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Northern Erie, and Genesee Counties. Greatest snow accumulation will be found across southern Niagara, southwestern Orleans, northern Erie and western Genesee counties. * WHEN...Now to 4 PM EST Wednesday. Significant snow accumulation will occur late tonight through Monday, and again Tuesday into Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel will be very difficult in deep snow covered roads. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning through the Wednesday morning commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect snowband oscillate with varying intensities and snowfall amounts over the area. Snowfall rates 2 inches per hour late tonight through Monday, and again Tuesday through Tuesday evening. Wind chill values zero to 10 below zero Monday night through Tuesday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ012-019-020-085-190600- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0002.260119T1200Z-260121T2000Z/ Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville 1249 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 3 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 10 to 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph creating blowing and drifting snow and at times white out conditions. * WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie Counties. Greatest snow accumulation across the northern Chautauqua Ridge, Boston Hills and Buffalo Southtowns. * WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to 3 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel will be very difficult in deep snow covered roads. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday evening through the Wednesday morning commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect lake snowband to oscillate with varying intensities and snowfall amounts over the area. Snowfall rates 2 inches per hour Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning. Wind chill values five to 15 below zero Monday night through Tuesday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ AR
411 WWUS41 KBUF 190603 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 103 AM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 NYZ001-002-010-011-191815- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260121T2100Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, and Batavia 103 AM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 10 to 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph creating blowing and drifting snow and at times white out conditions. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Northern Erie, and Genesee Counties. Greatest snow accumulation will be found across southern Niagara, southwestern Orleans, northern Erie and western Genesee counties. * WHEN...Now to 4 PM EST Wednesday. Significant snow accumulation will occur late tonight through Monday, and again Tuesday into Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel will be very difficult in deep snow covered roads. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning through the Wednesday morning commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect snowband oscillate with varying intensities and snowfall amounts over the area. Snowfall rates 2 inches per hour late tonight through Monday, and again Tuesday through Tuesday evening. Wind chill values zero to 10 below zero Monday night through Tuesday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ006>008-191815- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260121T2100Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 103 AM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 4 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph creating blowing and drifting snow and at times white out conditions. * WHERE...Greatest snow amounts will be found near Watertown and Fort Drum areas and also southward to across the Tug Hill region. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible at times within lake effect snow. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday through Wednesday commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect snowband oscillation. Snowfall rates up to 4 inches per hour at times for the Tug Hill region Monday night through Tuesday night. Wind chill values zero to 10 below zero Monday night through Tuesday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Heavy accumulating lake effect snow will create dangerous to impossible travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. && $$ NYZ012-019-020-085-191815- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0002.260119T1200Z-260121T2000Z/ Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville 103 AM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph creating blowing and drifting snow and at times white out conditions. * WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie Counties. Greatest snow accumulation across the northern Chautauqua Ridge, Boston Hills and Buffalo Southtowns. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 3 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel will be very difficult in deep snow covered roads. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday evening through the Wednesday morning commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect lake snowband to oscillate with varying intensities and snowfall amounts over the area. Snowfall rates 2 inches per hour Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning. Wind chill values five to 15 below zero Monday night through Tuesday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ SJW
709 WWUS41 KBUF 191803 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 103 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 NYZ001-002-010-011-200615- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260121T2100Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, and Batavia 103 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 10 to 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph creating blowing and drifting snow and at times white out conditions. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Northern Erie, and Genesee Counties. Greatest snow accumulation will be found across southern Niagara, southwestern Orleans, northern Erie and western Genesee counties. * WHEN...Now to 4 PM EST Wednesday. Significant snow accumulation will occur through Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel will be very difficult in deep snow covered roads. The hazardous conditions will impact this evening through the Wednesday morning commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect snowband oscillate with varying intensities and snowfall amounts over the area. Wind chill values zero to 10 below zero tonight through Tuesday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ006>008-200615- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260121T2100Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 103 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 4 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph creating blowing and drifting snow and at times white out conditions. * WHERE...Greatest snow amounts will be found near Watertown and Fort Drum areas and also southward to across the Tug Hill region. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible at times within lake effect snow. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday through Wednesday commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect snowband oscillation. Snowfall rates up to 4 inches per hour at times for the Tug Hill region tonight through Tuesday night. Wind chill values zero to 10 below zero Monday night through Tuesday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Heavy accumulating lake effect snow will create dangerous to impossible travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. && $$ NYZ012-019-020-085-200615- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260121T2000Z/ Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville 103 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph creating blowing and drifting snow and at times white out conditions. * WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie Counties. Greatest snow accumulation across the northern Chautauqua Ridge, Boston Hills and Buffalo Southtowns. * WHEN...Until 3 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel will be very difficult in deep snow covered roads. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday evening through the Wednesday morning commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect lake snowband to oscillate with varying intensities and snowfall amounts over the area. Snowfall rates 2 inches per hour through Tuesday morning. Wind chill values five to 15 below zero tonight through Tuesday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ AR
991 WWUS41 KBUF 192122 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 422 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 NYZ001-002-192230- /O.CAN.KBUF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260121T2100Z/ Niagara-Orleans- Including the cities of Niagara Falls and Medina 422 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Lake effect snow has moved south of Niagara and Orleans counties, and will remain south of these areas through the remainder of the event. Blowing and drifting snow will continue in open areas. $$ NYZ006>008-200800- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260121T2100Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 422 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 4 feet in the most persistent bands. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph creating blowing and drifting snow and at times white out conditions. Snowfall rates may reach 3 to 5 inches per hour at times in the most intense bands. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. The greatest snow accumulations will be across southern Jefferson County, extreme northern Oswego County, and western Lewis County. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to nearly impossible within the heaviest lake effect snowbands. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Heavy lake effect snow will create dangerous to nearly impossible travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. && $$ NYZ010-011-200800- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260121T2100Z/ Northern Erie-Genesee- Including the cities of Buffalo and Batavia 422 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 10 to 18 inches in the most persistent bands. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will produce significant blowing and drifting snow and near whiteouts at times. Snowfall rates may reach 2 to 3 inches per hour at times in the strongest lake effect snow bands. * WHERE...Northern Erie and Genesee Counties. The greatest additional accumulations will be across the Buffalo Southtowns and southern Genesee County. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Heavy lake effect snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ012-019-020-085-200800- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260121T2000Z/ Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville 422 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 12 to 20 inches in the most persistent bands. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will produce significant lake effect snow and near whiteouts at times. * WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie Counties. Greatest snow accumulation across southern Erie County, western Wyoming County, extreme northern Chautauqua County, and extreme northwest Cattaraugus County. * WHEN...Until 3 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Heavy lake effect snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ003-013-014-200800- /O.NEW.KBUF.WW.Y.0005.260119T2122Z-260121T0300Z/ Monroe-Livingston-Ontario- Including the cities of Rochester, Geneseo, and Canandaigua 422 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 3 to 5 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow and poor visibility in open areas. * WHERE...Monroe, Livingston, and Ontario Counties. The greatest accumulations will be across southern Monroe, northern Livingston, and northwest Ontario counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ Hitchcock
178 WWUS41 KBUF 200004 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 704 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 NYZ006>008-200800- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260121T2100Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 704 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 4 feet in the most persistent bands. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph creating blowing and drifting snow and at times white out conditions. Snowfall rates may reach 3 to 5 inches per hour at times in the most intense bands. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. The greatest snow accumulations will be across southern Jefferson County, extreme northern Oswego County, and western Lewis County. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to nearly impossible within the heaviest lake effect snowbands. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Heavy lake effect snow will create dangerous to nearly impossible travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. && $$ NYZ010-011-200800- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260121T2100Z/ Northern Erie-Genesee- Including the cities of Buffalo and Batavia 704 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 10 to 18 inches in the most persistent bands. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will produce significant blowing and drifting snow and near whiteouts at times. Snowfall rates may reach 2 to 3 inches per hour at times in the strongest lake effect snow bands. * WHERE...Northern Erie and Genesee Counties. The greatest additional accumulations will be across the Buffalo Southtowns and southern Genesee County. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Heavy lake effect snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ012-019-020-085-200800- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260121T2000Z/ Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville 704 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 12 to 20 inches, with localized amounts of 2 to 3 feet across southwest and central Erie County in the most persistent bands. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will produce significant lake effect snow and near whiteouts at times. Snowfall rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour in the most intense band. * WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie Counties. Greatest snow accumulation across central and southern Erie County, western Wyoming County, extreme northern Chautauqua County, and extreme northwest Cattaraugus County. * WHEN...Until 3 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel will be very difficult in deep snow covered roads. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday evening through the Wednesday 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. && $$ NYZ003-013-014-200800- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260121T0300Z/ Monroe-Livingston-Ontario- Including the cities of Rochester, Geneseo, and Canandaigua 704 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 3 to 6 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow and poor visibility in open areas. * WHERE...Monroe, Livingston, and Ontario Counties. The greatest accumulations will be across southern Monroe, northern Livingston, and northwest Ontario counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ Hitchcock
978 WWUS41 KBUF 200800 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 300 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026 NYZ006>008-201915- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260121T2100Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 300 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 4 feet in the most persistent bands. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph creating blowing and drifting snow and at times white out conditions. Snowfall rates may reach 2 to 5 inches per hour at times in the most intense bands. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. The greatest snow accumulations will be across southern Jefferson County, extreme northern Oswego County, and western Lewis County. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to nearly impossible within the heaviest lake effect snowbands. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect snowband oscillation. Snowfall rates up to 4 inches per hour at times for the Tug Hill region through early this evening. Wind chill values zero to 10 below zero through tonight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Heavy lake effect snow will create dangerous to nearly impossible travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. && $$ NYZ010-011-201915- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260121T2100Z/ Northern Erie-Genesee- Including the cities of Buffalo and Batavia 300 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 6 to 12 inches in the most persistent bands. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow and near whiteouts at times. Snowfall rates may reach 2 to 3 inches per hour at times in the strongest lake effect snow bands. * WHERE...Northern Erie and Genesee Counties. The greatest additional accumulations will be across the Buffalo Southtowns and southern Genesee County. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel will be difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Heavy lake effect snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ012-019-020-085-201915- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260121T2000Z/ Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville 300 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations 6 to 11 inches with localized total snowfall amounts of 2 to 3 feet across southwest and central Erie County in the most persistent bands. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce significant blowing and drifting with near whiteouts at times. Snowfall rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour in the most intense band. * WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie Counties. Greatest snow accumulation across southern Erie County, western Wyoming County, extreme northern Chautauqua County, and extreme northwest Cattaraugus County. * WHEN...Until 3 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel will be very difficult in deep snow covered roads. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Heavy lake effect snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ003-013-014-201915- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260121T0300Z/ Monroe-Livingston-Ontario- Including the cities of Rochester, Geneseo, and Canandaigua 300 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 4 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow and poor visibility in open areas. * WHERE...Monroe, Livingston, and Ontario Counties. The greatest accumulations will be across southern Monroe, northern Livingston, and northwest Ontario counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact this morning's commute. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ JM
917 WWUS41 KBUF 201855 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 155 PM EST Tue Jan 20 2026 NYZ003-013-014-202000- /O.CAN.KBUF.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260121T0300Z/ Monroe-Livingston-Ontario- Including the cities of Rochester, Geneseo, and Canandaigua 155 PM EST Tue Jan 20 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Lake effect snow has diminished, therefore the Winter Weather Advisory has been cancelled. $$ NYZ006>008-210700- /O.EXT.KBUF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260124T0000Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 155 PM EST Tue Jan 20 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet through tonight within the most persistent lake snows. Additional general accumulations of 3 to 6 inches area expected Wednesday and Wednesday night, with lake effect snow then expected to accumulate another 12 to 18 inches Thursday through Friday. Winds gusting as highs as 35 mph creating blowing and drifting snow and at times white out conditions. Snowfall rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour or higher in the most intense part of the band through tonight. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. The greatest snow accumulations will be across southern Jefferson County, extreme northern Oswego County, and Lewis County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to nearly impossible within the heaviest lake effect snowbands. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow band will slowly lift north tonight and weaken. Widespread light snow overspreads the area Wednesday, and then another round of accumulating lake effect snow is expected through Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ010-011-210700- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260121T2100Z/ Northern Erie-Genesee- Including the cities of Buffalo and Batavia 155 PM EST Tue Jan 20 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will create near white out conditions possible. * WHERE...Northern Erie and Genesee Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact this evenings commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow band will lift north this evening, which will bring some additional accumulations the Buffalo Metro area and surrounding areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ012-019-020-085-210700- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260121T2000Z/ Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville 155 PM EST Tue Jan 20 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 3 to 8 inches, with localized higher amounts in the most persistent bands. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce significant blowing and drifting with near whiteouts at times. * WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie Counties. Greatest snow accumulation across southern Erie County, western Wyoming County, extreme northern Chautauqua County, and extreme northwest Cattaraugus County. * WHEN...Until 3 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel will be very difficult in deep snow covered roads. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow band will slowly lift north this evening and weaken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Heavy lake effect snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow and ice reports through our website or social media. && $$ AR
684 WWUS41 KBUF 202101 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 401 PM EST Tue Jan 20 2026 NYZ019-020-202215- /O.CAN.KBUF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260121T2000Z/ Chautauqua-Cattaraugus- Including the cities of Jamestown and Olean 401 PM EST Tue Jan 20 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Lake effect snow has lifted north and out of the area, therefore the warning has been cancelled. $$ NYZ006>008-210915- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260124T0000Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 401 PM EST Tue Jan 20 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet through tonight within the most persistent lake snows. Additional general accumulations of 3 to 6 inches area expected Wednesday and Wednesday night, with lake effect snow then expected to accumulate another 12 to 18 inches Thursday through Friday. Winds gusting as highs as 35 mph creating blowing and drifting snow and at times white out conditions. Snowfall rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour or higher in the most intense part of the band through tonight. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. The greatest snow accumulations will be across southern Jefferson County, extreme northern Oswego County, and Lewis County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to nearly impossible within the heaviest lake effect snowbands. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow band will slowly lift north tonight and weaken. Widespread light snow overspreads the area Wednesday, and then another round of accumulating lake effect snow is expected through Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Heavy lake effect snow will create dangerous to nearly impossible travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. && $$ NYZ010-011-210915- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260121T2100Z/ Northern Erie-Genesee- Including the cities of Buffalo and Batavia 401 PM EST Tue Jan 20 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will produce blowing snow and greatly reduced visibility. * WHERE...Northern Erie and Genesee Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and greatly reduced visibilities. The hazardous conditions will impact this evenings commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow band will lift north this evening, which will bring some additional accumulations the Buffalo Metro area and surrounding areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ012-085-210915- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260121T2000Z/ Wyoming-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville 401 PM EST Tue Jan 20 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 5 inches, greatest closer to Lake Erie. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce significant blowing and drifting with near whiteouts at times. * WHERE...Wyoming and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult with snow covered roads. Areas of heavy snow and blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The lake effect snow band will slowly lift north this evening and weaken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create difficult travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ JJR
752 WWUS41 KBUF 202334 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 634 PM EST Tue Jan 20 2026 NYZ012-085-210045- /O.CAN.KBUF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260121T2000Z/ Wyoming-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville 634 PM EST Tue Jan 20 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Lake effect snow has moved north of the area, therefore the warning has been cancelled. $$ NYZ006>008-211145- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260124T0000Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 634 PM EST Tue Jan 20 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations 5 to 10 inches through tonight within the most persistent lake snows across Jefferson and Lewis counties. Additional, more general accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected Wednesday and Wednesday night, with lake effect snow then expected to accumulate another 12 to 18 inches Thursday through Friday. Winds gusting as highs as 35 mph creating blowing and drifting snow and at times white out conditions. Snowfall rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour or higher in the most intense part of the band through tonight. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. The greatest snow accumulations will be across southern Jefferson County, extreme northern Oswego County, and Lewis County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult within the heaviest lake effect snowbands. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Heavy lake effect snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ010-011-211145- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260121T2100Z/ Northern Erie-Genesee- Including the cities of Buffalo and Batavia 634 PM EST Tue Jan 20 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...A period of moderate to briefly heavy snow as lake snows lift north across the region. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph producing blowing snow and greatly reduced visibilities. * WHERE...Northern Erie and Genesee Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and greatly reduced visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you will be driving, slow down and be prepared for rapid changes in road and visibility conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ JJR
418 WWUS41 KBUF 210118 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 818 PM EST Tue Jan 20 2026 NYZ010-011-210230- /O.CAN.KBUF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260121T2100Z/ Northern Erie-Genesee- Including the cities of Buffalo and Batavia 818 PM EST Tue Jan 20 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Lake snows have weakened...therefore the warning has been cancelled. $$ NYZ006>008-211330- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260124T0000Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 818 PM EST Tue Jan 20 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations 5 to 10 inches through tonight within the most persistent lake snows across Jefferson and Lewis counties. Additional, more general accumulations of 3 to 8 inches are expected Wednesday and Wednesday night, with lake effect snow then expected to accumulate another 12 to 18 inches Thursday through Friday. Winds gusting as highs as 35 mph creating blowing and drifting snow and at times white out conditions. Snowfall rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour or higher in the most intense part of the band through tonight. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. The greatest snow accumulations will be across southern Jefferson County, extreme northern Oswego County, and Lewis County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult within the heaviest lake effect snowbands. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Heavy lake effect snow will create dangerous travel conditions. 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. && $$ JJR
778 WWUS41 KBUF 210645 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 145 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026 NYZ006>008-211900- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260124T0000Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 145 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 4 inches through daybreak today within the most persistent lake snows across central and northern Jefferson County and far northern Lewis County. Additional, more general accumulations of 3 to 8 inches are expected today and tonight, with lake effect snow then expected to accumulate another 16 to 22 inches Thursday through Friday. Winds gusting as highs as 35 mph creating blowing and drifting snow and at times white out conditions. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. The greatest snow accumulations will be across southern Jefferson County, far northern Oswego County, and Lewis County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult within the heaviest lake effect snowbands. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Heavy lake effect snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ001-002-010>012-019>021-085-211900- /O.NEW.KBUF.WW.Y.0006.260121T1700Z-260122T1200Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua- Cattaraugus-Allegany-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Wellsville, Orchard Park, and Springville 145 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...All of western New York. * WHEN...From noon today to 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. 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. && $$ JM
916 WWUS41 KBUF 211842 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 142 PM EST Wed Jan 21 2026 NYZ006>008-220645- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260124T0000Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 142 PM EST Wed Jan 21 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. A general accumulation of 3 to 6 inches are expected this afternoon and tonight, with heavy lake effect snow then expected to accumulate another 16 to 22 inches Thursday through Friday. Winds gusting as highs as 35 mph creating blowing and drifting snow and at times white out conditions. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. The greatest snow accumulations will be across southern Jefferson County, far northern Oswego County, and Lewis County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult within the heaviest lake effect snowbands. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Heavy lake effect snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ001-002-010>012-019>021-085-220645- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260122T1200Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua- Cattaraugus-Allegany-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Wellsville, Orchard Park, and Springville 142 PM EST Wed Jan 21 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...All of western New York. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. 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. && $$ AR
779 WWUS41 KBUF 211945 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 245 PM EST Wed Jan 21 2026 NYZ006>008-220745- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260124T0000Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 245 PM EST Wed Jan 21 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. A general accumulation of 3 to 6 inches are expected this afternoon and tonight, with heavy lake effect snow then expected to accumulate another 16 to 22 inches Thursday through Friday. Winds gusting as highs as 35 mph creating blowing and drifting snow and at times white out conditions. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. The greatest snow accumulations will be across southern Jefferson County, far northern Oswego County, and Lewis County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Widespread light to moderate snow will create difficult travel condition through this evening. Travel will be very difficult within the heaviest lake effect snowbands Thursday through Friday. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Widespread light snow this afternoon through this evening, and then another round of significant accumulating lake effect snow is expected Thursday behind the Arctic front and continuing through Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ NYZ010>012-085-220745- /O.EXT.KBUF.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260123T1800Z/ Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville 245 PM EST Wed Jan 21 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Widespread light to moderate snow this afternoon into this evening. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 2 inches. Lake effect snow develops Thursday and lasts through Friday. Accumulations of 5 to 10 inches within the most persist bands. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Erie, Genesee, and Wyoming Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow will develop behind the Arctic front Thursday with moderate accumulations expected east and northeast of the lake. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. 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. && $$ NYZ001-002-019>021-220745- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260122T1200Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Allegany- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Jamestown, Olean, and Wellsville 245 PM EST Wed Jan 21 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ AR
116 WWUS41 KBUF 220620 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 120 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026 NYZ012-085-221900- /O.UPG.KBUF.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260123T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.LE.W.0001.260122T0620Z-260123T1800Z/ Wyoming-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville 120 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations 8 to 14 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce significant blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Wyoming and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult with snow covered roads and very poor visibility at times. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. 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. && $$ NYZ006>008-221900- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260124T0000Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 120 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 3 feet in the most persistent bands. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce significant blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. The greatest accumulations will focus across the Tug Hill Plateau. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult with deep snow cover on roads and very poor visibility. Travel within the most intense portion of the band may be nearly impossible at times. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ001-002-021-221500- /O.EXT.KBUF.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260122T1500Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Allegany- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, and Wellsville 120 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow in open areas. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, and Allegany Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions with reduced visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning commute. 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. && $$ NYZ019-020-221900- /O.EXT.KBUF.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260123T1800Z/ Chautauqua-Cattaraugus- Including the cities of Jamestown and Olean 120 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Lake effect snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations 4 to 8 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. The greatest accumulations will focus across western Chautauqua and far northwest Cattaraugus counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult with snow covered roads and poor visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ010-011-221900- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260123T1800Z/ Northern Erie-Genesee- Including the cities of Buffalo and Batavia 120 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Lake effect snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations 4 to 9 inches in the most persistent lake snows south and east of Buffalo to southwest Genesee County, with 2 to 4 inches across the rest of the area. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Northern Erie and Genesee Counties. The greatest accumulations will be just south and east of Buffalo to southwest Genesee County. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult at times with snow covered roads and poor visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. 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. && $$ Hitchcock
277 WWUS41 KBUF 220658 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 158 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026 NYZ012-085-221900- /O.NEW.KBUF.WS.A.0002.260125T0600Z-260127T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260123T1800Z/ Wyoming-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville 158 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST FRIDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow and blowing snow today through Friday. Additional snow accumulations 8 to 14 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce significant blowing and drifting snow. Widespread heavy snow possible late Saturday night through Monday evening. Significant accumulations possible. * WHERE...Wyoming and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, until 1 PM EST Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult with snow covered roads and very poor visibility at times. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Begin needed preparations at home or with your vehicle. Travel may become difficult, so plan accordingly. Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ006>008-221900- /O.NEW.KBUF.WS.A.0002.260125T0600Z-260127T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260124T0000Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 158 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST FRIDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 3 feet in the most persistent bands. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce significant blowing and drifting snow. Widespread heavy snow possible late Saturday night through Monday evening. Significant accumulations possible. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. The greatest accumulations will focus across the Tug Hill Plateau during the lake effect snow today through Friday. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 PM EST Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult with deep snow cover on roads and very poor visibility. Travel within the most intense portion of the band may be nearly impossible at times. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Begin needed preparations at home or with your vehicle. Travel may become difficult, so plan accordingly. Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ001-002-021-221900- /O.NEW.KBUF.WS.A.0002.260125T0600Z-260127T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260122T1500Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Allegany- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, and Wellsville 158 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow in open areas. Widespread heavy snow possible late Saturday night through Monday evening. Significant accumulations possible. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, and Allegany Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions with reduced visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Begin needed preparations at home or with your vehicle. Travel may become difficult, so plan accordingly. Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ010-011-221900- /O.NEW.KBUF.WS.A.0002.260125T0600Z-260127T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260123T1800Z/ Northern Erie-Genesee- Including the cities of Buffalo and Batavia 158 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST FRIDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Lake effect snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations 4 to 9 inches in the most persistent lake snows south and east of Buffalo to southwest Genesee County, with 2 to 4 inches across the rest of the area. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow. Widespread heavy snow possible late Saturday night through Monday evening. Significant accumulations possible. * WHERE...Northern Erie and Genesee Counties. The greatest accumulations will be just south and east of Buffalo to southwest Genesee County during the lake effect snow today through Friday. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM EST Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult at times with snow covered roads and poor visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Begin needed preparations at home or with your vehicle. Travel may become difficult, so plan accordingly. 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. && $$ NYZ019-020-221900- /O.NEW.KBUF.WS.A.0002.260125T0600Z-260127T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260123T1800Z/ Chautauqua-Cattaraugus- Including the cities of Jamestown and Olean 158 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST FRIDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Lake effect snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations 4 to 8 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow. Widespread heavy snow possible late Saturday night through Monday evening. Significant accumulations possible. * WHERE...Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. The greatest accumulations will focus across western Chautauqua and far northwest Cattaraugus counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM EST Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult with snow covered roads and poor visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Begin needed preparations at home or with your vehicle. Travel may become difficult, so plan accordingly. Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ003>005-013-014-221900- /O.NEW.KBUF.WS.A.0002.260125T0600Z-260127T0000Z/ Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Livingston-Ontario- Including the cities of Rochester, Newark, Fair Haven, Geneseo, and Canandaigua 158 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Widespread heavy snow possible late Saturday night through Monday evening. Significant accumulations possible. * WHERE...The Genesee Valley and northern Finger Lakes. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel may be very difficult with snow covered roads and poor visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Begin needed preparations at home or with your vehicle. Travel may become difficult, so plan accordingly. && $$ Hitchcock
846 WWUS41 KBUF 221502 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1002 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026 NYZ001-002-021-230315- /O.EXP.KBUF.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260122T1500Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0002.260125T0600Z-260127T0000Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Allegany- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, and Wellsville 1002 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Widespread heavy snow possible late Saturday night through Monday evening. Significant accumulations possible. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, and Allegany Counties. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions with reduced visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Begin needed preparations at home or with your vehicle. Travel may become difficult, so plan accordingly. && $$ NYZ012-085-230315- /O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260123T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0002.260125T0600Z-260127T0000Z/ Wyoming-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville 1002 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST FRIDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow and blowing snow today through Friday. Additional snow accumulations 8 to 14 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce significant blowing and drifting snow. Widespread heavy snow possible late Saturday night through Monday evening. Significant accumulations possible. * WHERE...Wyoming and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, until 1 PM EST Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult with snow covered roads and very poor visibility at times. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. 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. Begin needed preparations at home or with your vehicle. Travel may become difficult, so plan accordingly. && $$ NYZ006>008-230315- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260124T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0002.260125T0600Z-260127T0000Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 1002 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST FRIDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 3 feet in the most persistent bands. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce significant blowing and drifting snow. Widespread heavy snow possible late Saturday night through Monday evening. Significant accumulations possible. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. The greatest accumulations will focus across the Tug Hill Plateau during the lake effect snow today through Friday. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 PM EST Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult with deep snow cover on roads and very poor visibility. Travel within the most intense portion of the band may be nearly impossible at times. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Widespread light snow this afternoon through this evening, and then another round of significant accumulating lake effect snow is expected Thursday behind the Arctic front and continuing through Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ NYZ010-011-230315- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260123T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0002.260125T0600Z-260127T0000Z/ Northern Erie-Genesee- Including the cities of Buffalo and Batavia 1002 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST FRIDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Lake effect snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations 4 to 9 inches in the most persistent lake snows south and east of Buffalo to southwest Genesee County, with 2 to 4 inches across the rest of the area. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow. Widespread heavy snow possible late Saturday night through Monday evening. Significant accumulations possible. * WHERE...Northern Erie and Genesee Counties. The greatest accumulations will be just south and east of Buffalo to southwest Genesee County during the lake effect snow today through Friday. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM EST Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult at times with snow covered roads and poor visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commutes. 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. Begin needed preparations at home or with your vehicle. Travel may become difficult, so plan accordingly. && $$ NYZ019-020-230315- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260123T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0002.260125T0600Z-260127T0000Z/ Chautauqua-Cattaraugus- Including the cities of Jamestown and Olean 1002 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST FRIDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Lake effect snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations 4 to 8 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow. Widespread heavy snow possible late Saturday night through Monday evening. Significant accumulations possible. * WHERE...Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. The greatest accumulations will focus across western Chautauqua and far northwest Cattaraugus counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM EST Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult with snow covered roads and poor visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. Begin needed preparations at home or with your vehicle. Travel may become difficult, so plan accordingly. && $$ NYZ003>005-013-014-230315- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0002.260125T0600Z-260127T0000Z/ Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Livingston-Ontario- Including the cities of Rochester, Newark, Fair Haven, Geneseo, and Canandaigua 1002 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Widespread heavy snow possible late Saturday night through Monday evening. Significant accumulations possible. * WHERE...The Genesee Valley and northern Finger Lakes. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel may be very difficult with snow covered roads and poor visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Begin needed preparations at home or with your vehicle. Travel may become difficult, so plan accordingly. && $$ AR
062 WWUS41 KBUF 222350 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 650 PM EST Thu Jan 22 2026 NYZ012-085-231515- /O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260123T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0002.260125T0600Z-260127T0000Z/ Wyoming-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville 650 PM EST Thu Jan 22 2026 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST FRIDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow and blowing snow through Friday. Additional snow accumulations 8 to 14 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce significant blowing and drifting snow. Widespread heavy snow possible late Saturday night through Monday evening. Significant accumulations possible. * WHERE...Wyoming and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, until 1 PM EST Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult with snow covered roads and very poor visibility at times. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. Begin needed preparations at home or with your vehicle. Travel may become difficult, so plan accordingly. && $$ NYZ006>008-231515- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260124T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0002.260125T0600Z-260127T0000Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 650 PM EST Thu Jan 22 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST FRIDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 3 feet in the most persistent bands. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce significant blowing and drifting snow. Widespread heavy snow possible late Saturday night through Monday evening. Significant accumulations possible. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. The greatest accumulations will focus across the Tug Hill Plateau during the lake effect snow today through Friday. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 PM EST Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult with deep snow cover on roads and very poor visibility. Travel within the most intense portion of the band may be nearly impossible at times. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Widespread light snow this evening, and then another round of significant accumulating lake effect snow is expected Thursday night behind the Arctic front and continuing through Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. 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. && $$ NYZ010-011-231515- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260123T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0002.260125T0600Z-260127T0000Z/ Northern Erie-Genesee- Including the cities of Buffalo and Batavia 650 PM EST Thu Jan 22 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST FRIDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Lake effect snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations 4 to 9 inches in the most persistent lake snows south and east of Buffalo to southwest Genesee County, with 2 to 4 inches across the rest of the area. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow. Widespread heavy snow possible late Saturday night through Monday evening. Significant accumulations possible. * WHERE...Northern Erie and Genesee Counties. The greatest accumulations will be just south and east of Buffalo to southwest Genesee County during the lake effect snow today through Friday. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM EST Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult at times with snow covered roads and poor visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow will develop behind the Arctic front Thursday night with moderate accumulations expected east and northeast of the lake. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ NYZ019-020-231515- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260123T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0002.260125T0600Z-260127T0000Z/ Chautauqua-Cattaraugus- Including the cities of Jamestown and Olean 650 PM EST Thu Jan 22 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST FRIDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Lake effect snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations 4 to 8 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow. Widespread heavy snow possible late Saturday night through Monday evening. Significant accumulations possible. * WHERE...Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. The greatest accumulations will focus across western Chautauqua and far northwest Cattaraugus counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM EST Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult with snow covered roads and poor visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. 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. Begin needed preparations at home or with your vehicle. Travel may become difficult, so plan accordingly. && $$ NYZ001>005-013-014-021-231515- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0002.260125T0600Z-260127T0000Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Livingston-Ontario- Allegany- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark, Fair Haven, Geneseo, Canandaigua, and Wellsville 650 PM EST Thu Jan 22 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Widespread heavy snow possible late Saturday night through Monday evening. Significant accumulations possible. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Livingston, Ontario, and Allegany Counties. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Begin needed preparations at home or with your vehicle. Travel may become difficult, so plan accordingly. && $$ EAJ
929 WWUS41 KBUF 230549 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1249 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 NYZ012-085-231815- /O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260123T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0002.260125T0600Z-260127T0000Z/ Wyoming-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville 1249 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 4 inches in the most persistent lake snows, with most of that falling early this morning. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow with significant accumulations likely. * WHERE...Wyoming and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning 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. Begin needed preparations at home or with your vehicle. Travel may become difficult, so plan accordingly. && $$ NYZ006>008-231815- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260124T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0002.260125T0600Z-260127T0000Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 1249 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 8 to 16 inches in the most persistent bands. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow with significant accumulations likely. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. The greatest additional accumulations from lake effect snow will fall across the Tug Hill Plateau. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult with deep snow cover on roads and very poor visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. Begin needed preparations at home or with your vehicle. Travel may become difficult, so plan accordingly. && $$ NYZ002>005-231815- /O.NEW.KBUF.WW.Y.0007.260123T2000Z-260124T1500Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0002.260125T0600Z-260127T0000Z/ Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga- Including the cities of Medina, Rochester, Newark, and Fair Haven 1249 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM EST SATURDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 3 to 5 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow with significant accumulations likely. * WHERE...Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, and Northern Cayuga Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult with snow covered roads. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. 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. Begin needed preparations at home or with your vehicle. Travel may become difficult, so plan accordingly. && $$ NYZ010-011-231815- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260123T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0002.260125T0600Z-260127T0000Z/ Northern Erie-Genesee- Including the cities of Buffalo and Batavia 1249 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches in the most persistent lake snows, mainly early this morning. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow with significant accumulations likely. * WHERE...Northern Erie and Genesee Counties. The greatest additional accumulations this morning will be from the Buffalo Southtowns to southern Genesee County. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult with snow covered roads. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. Begin needed preparations at home or with your vehicle. Travel may become difficult, so plan accordingly. && $$ NYZ019-020-231815- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260123T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0002.260125T0600Z-260127T0000Z/ Chautauqua-Cattaraugus- Including the cities of Jamestown and Olean 1249 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 2 inches in the most persistent lake snows, mainly early this morning. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow with significant accumulations likely. * WHERE...Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. The greatest additional accumulations this morning will be across western and northern Chautauqua County and northwest Cattaraugus County. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult with snow covered roads. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute. 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. Begin needed preparations at home or with your vehicle. Travel may become difficult, so plan accordingly. && $$ NYZ001-013-014-021-231815- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0002.260125T0600Z-260127T0000Z/ Niagara-Livingston-Ontario-Allegany- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Geneseo, Canandaigua, and Wellsville 1249 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow with significant accumulations likely. * WHERE...Niagara, Livingston, Ontario, and Allegany Counties. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Begin needed preparations at home or with your vehicle. Travel may become difficult, so plan accordingly. && $$ Hitchcock
983 WWUS41 KBUF 231511 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1011 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 NYZ010-011-240315- /O.CAN.KBUF.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260123T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0002.260125T0600Z-260127T0000Z/ Northern Erie-Genesee- Including the cities of Buffalo and Batavia 1011 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Significant accumulations likely. * WHERE...Northern Erie and Genesee Counties. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Begin needed preparations at home or with your vehicle. Travel may become difficult, so plan accordingly. && $$ NYZ012-085-240315- /O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260123T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0002.260125T0600Z-260127T0000Z/ Wyoming-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville 1011 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches in the most persistent lake snows, with most of that falling this morning. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow with significant accumulations likely. * WHERE...Wyoming and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. Begin needed preparations at home or with your vehicle. Travel may become difficult, so plan accordingly. && $$ NYZ006>008-240315- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260124T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0002.260125T0600Z-260127T0000Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 1011 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 5 to 10 inches in the most persistent bands. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow with significant accumulations likely. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. The greatest additional accumulations from lake effect snow will fall across the Tug Hill Plateau. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult with deep snow cover on roads and very poor visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. 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. && $$ NYZ019-020-240315- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260123T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0002.260125T0600Z-260127T0000Z/ Chautauqua-Cattaraugus- Including the cities of Jamestown and Olean 1011 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 2 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow with significant accumulations likely. * WHERE...Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. The greatest additional accumulations this morning will be across western and northern Chautauqua County and northwest Cattaraugus County. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult with snow covered roads. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ NYZ002>005-240315- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0007.260123T2000Z-260124T1500Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0002.260125T0600Z-260127T0000Z/ Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga- Including the cities of Medina, Rochester, Newark, and Fair Haven 1011 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM EST SATURDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 3 to 5 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow with significant accumulations likely. * WHERE...Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, and Northern Cayuga Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult with snow covered roads. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. 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. && $$ NYZ001-013-014-021-240315- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0002.260125T0600Z-260127T0000Z/ Niagara-Livingston-Ontario-Allegany- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Geneseo, Canandaigua, and Wellsville 1011 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow with significant accumulations likely. * WHERE...Niagara, Livingston, Ontario, and Allegany Counties. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Begin needed preparations at home or with your vehicle. Travel may become difficult, so plan accordingly. && $$ HSK
111 WWUS41 KBUF 231757 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1257 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 NYZ012-085-240600- /O.EXP.KBUF.LE.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260123T1800Z/ /O.UPG.KBUF.WS.A.0002.260125T0600Z-260127T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.WS.W.0003.260125T0600Z-260127T0000Z/ Wyoming-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville 1257 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SUNDAY TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 12 to 18 inches. * WHERE...Wyoming and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. Consider delaying travel. If you must travel, drive with extreme caution. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. && $$ NYZ019-020-240600- /O.EXP.KBUF.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260123T1800Z/ /O.UPG.KBUF.WS.A.0002.260125T0600Z-260127T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.WS.W.0003.260125T0600Z-260127T0000Z/ Chautauqua-Cattaraugus- Including the cities of Jamestown and Olean 1257 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SUNDAY TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 12 to 18 inches. * WHERE...Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. Consider delaying travel. If you must travel, drive with extreme caution. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. && $$ NYZ006>008-240600- /O.UPG.KBUF.WS.A.0002.260125T0600Z-260127T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.WS.W.0003.260125T1200Z-260127T1200Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260124T0000Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 1257 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Winter Storm Warning, heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 5 to 10 inches in the most persistent bands. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow. For the second Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 12 to 18 inches, with up to two feet on the Tug Hill. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. * WHEN...For the first Winter Storm Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the second Winter Storm Warning, from 7 AM Sunday to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening and Monday and Tuesday commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is expected to develop behind the widespread snowfall Monday night. It could linger into mid-week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. Consider delaying travel. If you must travel, drive with extreme caution. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. && $$ NYZ002-240600- /O.UPG.KBUF.WS.A.0002.260125T0600Z-260127T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.WS.W.0003.260125T1200Z-260127T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0007.260123T2000Z-260124T1500Z/ Orleans- Including the cities of Medina 1257 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 3 to 5 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 10 to 15 inches. * WHERE...Orleans County. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST Saturday. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 7 AM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening and Monday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. Consider delaying travel. If you must travel, drive with extreme caution. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. && $$ NYZ003>005-240600- /O.UPG.KBUF.WS.A.0002.260125T0600Z-260127T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.WS.W.0003.260125T1200Z-260127T1200Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0007.260123T2000Z-260124T1500Z/ Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga- Including the cities of Rochester, Newark, and Fair Haven 1257 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 3 to 5 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 12 to 18 inches. * WHERE...Monroe, Wayne, and Northern Cayuga Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST Saturday. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 7 AM Sunday to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening and Monday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is expected to develop behind the widespread snowfall Monday night. It could linger into mid-week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. Consider delaying travel. If you must travel, drive with extreme caution. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. && $$ NYZ001-010-011-240600- /O.UPG.KBUF.WS.A.0002.260125T0600Z-260127T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.WS.W.0003.260125T1200Z-260127T0000Z/ Niagara-Northern Erie-Genesee- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Buffalo, and Batavia 1257 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 10 to 15 inches. * WHERE...Niagara, Northern Erie, and Genesee Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. Consider delaying travel. If you must travel, drive with extreme caution. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. && $$ NYZ013-014-021-240600- /O.UPG.KBUF.WS.A.0002.260125T0600Z-260127T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.WS.W.0003.260125T0600Z-260127T0000Z/ Livingston-Ontario-Allegany- Including the cities of Geneseo, Canandaigua, and Wellsville 1257 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SUNDAY TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 12 to 18 inches. * WHERE...Livingston, Ontario, and Allegany Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. Consider delaying travel. If you must travel, drive with extreme caution. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. && $$ HSK
184 WWUS41 KBUF 240008 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 708 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 NYZ006>008-241500- /O.EXP.KBUF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260124T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0003.260125T1200Z-260127T1200Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 708 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 12 to 18 inches, with up to two feet on the Tug Hill. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. * WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday and Tuesday commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is expected to develop behind the widespread snowfall Monday night. It could linger into mid-week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. Consider delaying travel. If you must travel, drive with extreme caution. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. && $$ NYZ002-241500- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0003.260125T1200Z-260127T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260124T1500Z/ Orleans- Including the cities of Medina 708 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 5 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 10 to 15 inches. * WHERE...Orleans County. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST Saturday. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 7 AM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening and Monday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. Consider delaying travel. If you must travel, drive with extreme caution. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. && $$ NYZ003>005-241500- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0003.260125T1200Z-260127T1200Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260124T1500Z/ Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga- Including the cities of Rochester, Newark, and Fair Haven 708 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 5 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 12 to 18 inches. * WHERE...Monroe, Wayne, and Northern Cayuga Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST Saturday. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 7 AM Sunday to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is expected to develop behind the widespread snowfall Monday night. It could linger into mid-week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. Consider delaying travel. If you must travel, drive with extreme caution. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. && $$ NYZ012>014-019>021-085-241500- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0003.260125T0600Z-260127T0000Z/ Wyoming-Livingston-Ontario-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Allegany- Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Geneseo, Canandaigua, Jamestown, Olean, Wellsville, Orchard Park, and Springville 708 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SUNDAY TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 10 to 15 inches. * WHERE...Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany, and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. Consider delaying travel. If you must travel, drive with extreme caution. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. && $$ NYZ001-010-011-241500- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0003.260125T1200Z-260127T0000Z/ Niagara-Northern Erie-Genesee- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Buffalo, and Batavia 708 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 10 to 15 inches. * WHERE...Niagara, Northern Erie, and Genesee Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. Consider delaying travel. If you must travel, drive with extreme caution. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. && $$ SJW
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Everything else NWS Buffalo, NY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2:50 AM EST | Gale Watch | BUF | 23 hr | |
| Jan 17, 1:45 PM EST | Snow Squall Warning | BUF | Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie | 45 min |
| Jan 17, 2:35 PM EST | Snow Squall Warning | BUF | Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans and 1 more | 55 min |
| Jan 17, 3:27 PM EST | Snow Squall Warning | BUF | Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Livingston and 4 more | 48 min |
| Jan 17, 4:12 PM EST | Snow Squall Warning | BUF | Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Wyoming | 63 min |
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