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Winter Storm Warning 4, NWS Buffalo, NY

February 22, 2026Chautauqua County, New York

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this winter storm warning at Feb 22, 2026, 12:50 PM EST for Chautauqua County, New York. It took effect at Feb 22, 2026, 7:00 PM EST. It was in force for 33 hr. 4 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
Feb 22, 2026, 12:50 PM EST (17:50 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 22, 2026, 7:00 PM EST
Expired
Feb 24, 2026, 4:19 AM EST
In force
33 hr
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY

County Chautauqua County, NY

The radar

The Buffalo radar (KBUF), 90 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:55 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Feb 23, 5:00 AM ESTSNOW 1.31 Wnw Fredonia, NY
Feb 23, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 1.53 Wsw Bemus Point, NY
Feb 23, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 1.7Mayville, NY
Feb 23, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 1.8Cassadaga, 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 91 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Buffalo Intl Airport, NY at 12:00Z on 2026-02-22Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
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HodographHodograph, Buffalo Intl Airport, NY at 12:00Z on 2026-02-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 31 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
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Mixed-layer LCL
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0-6 km bulk shear
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31 m²/s²
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66 m²/s²
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The text

As transmitted.

061 
WWUS41 KBUF 221750
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1250 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

NYZ019-230715-
/O.UPG.KBUF.WS.A.0003.260223T0300Z-260224T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.WS.W.0004.260223T0000Z-260224T1100Z/
Chautauqua-
Including the cities of Jamestown
1250 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 8 to 12 
  inches in a narrow band along the Chautauqua Ridge. Snow 
  accumulations will be much lower along the Lake Erie shore and 
  farther inland near Jamestown, where only 2 to 4 inches is 
  expected.

* WHERE...Chautauqua County. The greatest accumulations will focus 
  in a narrow band along the Chautauqua Ridge.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Tuesday. The heaviest 
  snowfall is expected late tonight through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult with snow covered roads and 
  poor visibility at times. The hazardous conditions will impact the 
  Monday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Widespread accumulating snow will create difficult travel conditions.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

&&

$$

NYZ013-014-021-230715-
/O.NEW.KBUF.WW.Y.0017.260222T1800Z-260224T0000Z/
Livingston-Ontario-Allegany-
Including the cities of Geneseo, Canandaigua, and Wellsville
1250 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches 
  across the higher terrain of the Bristol Hills and ridges of 
  northern Allegany County. Accumulations will be much lower across 
  the valleys and lower elevations, where 2 to 4 inches is expected.

* WHERE...Livingston, Ontario, and Allegany Counties. The greatest 
  accumulations will be across higher terrain.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult at times with snow covered 
  roads and reduced visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact 
  the Monday morning and evening 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.

&&

$$

NYZ012-020-085-230715-
/O.NEW.KBUF.WW.Y.0017.260223T0000Z-260224T1100Z/
Wyoming-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Warsaw, Olean, Orchard Park, and
Springville
1250 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM 
EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches 
  across the higher terrain of the Boston Hills, ridges of Wyoming 
  County, and northern Cattaraugus County. Accumulations will be 
  much lower in the valleys and lower elevations, where only 2 to 4 
  inches is expected.

* WHERE...Wyoming, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie Counties. The 
  greatest accumulations will be across higher terrain.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult at times with snow covered 
  roads and reduced visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact 
  the Monday morning and evening 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.

&&

$$

Hitchcock
7 follow-up statements
326 
WWUS41 KBUF 230249
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
949 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

NYZ019-231500-
/O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260224T1100Z/
Chautauqua-
Including the cities of Jamestown
949 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations 8 to 12 inches in a 
  narrow band along the Chautauqua Ridge. Snow accumulations will be 
  much lower along the Lake Erie shore and farther inland near 
  Jamestown, where only 2 to 4 inches is expected.

* WHERE...Chautauqua County. The greatest accumulations will focus 
  in a narrow band along the Chautauqua Ridge.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult with snow covered roads and 
  poor visibility at times. The hazardous conditions will impact the 
  Monday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Widespread accumulating snow will create difficult travel conditions.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

&&

$$

NYZ012-020-085-231500-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-260224T1100Z/
Wyoming-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Warsaw, Olean, Orchard Park, and
Springville
949 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches across the 
  higher terrain of the Boston Hills, ridges of Wyoming County, and 
  northern Cattaraugus County. Accumulations will be much lower in 
  the valleys and lower elevations, where only 2 to 4 inches is 
  expected.

* WHERE...Wyoming, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie Counties. The 
  greatest accumulations will be across higher terrain.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult at times with snow covered 
  roads and reduced visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact 
  the Monday morning and evening 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.

&&

$$

NYZ013-014-021-231500-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-260224T0000Z/
Livingston-Ontario-Allegany-
Including the cities of Geneseo, Canandaigua, and Wellsville
949 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches across the 
  higher terrain of the Bristol Hills and ridges of northern 
  Allegany County. Accumulations will be much lower across the 
  valleys and lower elevations, where 2 to 4 inches is expected.

* WHERE...Livingston, Ontario, and Allegany Counties. The greatest 
  accumulations will be across higher terrain.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult at times with snow covered 
  roads and reduced visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact 
  the Monday morning and evening 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.

&&

$$

TMA
718 
WWUS41 KBUF 231102
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
602 AM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

NYZ019-240000-
/O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260224T1100Z/
Chautauqua-
Including the cities of Jamestown
602 AM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations 8 to 12 inches in a 
  narrow band along the Chautauqua Ridge. Snow accumulations will be 
  much lower along the Lake Erie shore and farther inland near 
  Jamestown, where only 2 to 4 inches is expected.

* WHERE...Chautauqua County. The greatest accumulations will focus 
  in a narrow band along the Chautauqua Ridge.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult with snow covered roads and 
  poor visibility at times. 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.

&&

$$

NYZ012-020-085-240000-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-260224T1100Z/
Wyoming-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Warsaw, Olean, Orchard Park, and
Springville
602 AM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches across the 
  higher terrain of the Boston Hills, ridges of Wyoming County, and 
  northern Cattaraugus County. Accumulations will be much lower in 
  the valleys and lower elevations, where only 2 to 4 inches is 
  expected.

* WHERE...Wyoming, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie Counties. The 
  greatest accumulations will be across higher terrain.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult at times with snow covered 
  roads and reduced visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact 
  the Monday morning and evening 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.

&&

$$

NYZ013-014-021-240000-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-260224T0000Z/
Livingston-Ontario-Allegany-
Including the cities of Geneseo, Canandaigua, and Wellsville
602 AM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches across the 
  higher terrain of the Bristol Hills and ridges of northern 
  Allegany County. Accumulations will be much lower across the 
  valleys and lower elevations, where 2 to 4 inches is expected.

* WHERE...Livingston, Ontario, and Allegany Counties. The greatest 
  accumulations will be across higher terrain.

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening 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.

&&

$$

DRT
476 
WWUS41 KBUF 231754
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1254 PM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

NYZ019-240600-
/O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260224T1100Z/
Chautauqua-
Including the cities of Jamestown
1254 PM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches in a 
  narrow band along the Chautauqua Ridge. Only 1 to 2 inches 
  expected elsewhere in the county.

* WHERE...Chautauqua County. The greatest accumulations will focus 
  across the Chautauqua Ridge.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult with snow covered roads and 
  reduced visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the 
  Monday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

&&

$$

NYZ012-020-085-240600-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-260224T1100Z/
Wyoming-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Warsaw, Olean, Orchard Park, and
Springville
1254 PM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 4 inches across 
  the higher terrain, and 1 to 2 inches for valleys and lower 
  elevations.

* WHERE...Wyoming, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie Counties. The 
  greatest accumulations will be across higher terrain.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions will impact the Monday evening 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.

&&

$$

NYZ013-014-021-240000-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-260224T0000Z/
Livingston-Ontario-Allegany-
Including the cities of Geneseo, Canandaigua, and Wellsville
1254 PM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 2 inches, mainly 
  across the higher terrain of the Bristol Hills and ridges of 
  northern Allegany County.

* WHERE...Livingston, Ontario, and Allegany Counties. The greatest 
  accumulations will be across higher terrain.

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions will impact the Monday evening 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.

&&

$$

Hitchcock
140 
WWUS41 KBUF 231830
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
130 PM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

NYZ013-014-021-231930-
/O.CAN.KBUF.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-260224T0000Z/
Livingston-Ontario-Allegany-
Including the cities of Geneseo, Canandaigua, and Wellsville
130 PM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Light snow will produce an additional inch or so of accumulation 
this afternoon and evening, but any travel impacts will be very 
minor.

$$

NYZ019-240700-
/O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260224T1100Z/
Chautauqua-
Including the cities of Jamestown
130 PM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches in a 
  narrow band along the Chautauqua Ridge. Only 1 to 2 inches 
  expected elsewhere in the county.

* WHERE...Chautauqua County. The greatest accumulations will focus 
  across the Chautauqua Ridge.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult with snow covered roads and 
  reduced visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the 
  Monday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Widespread accumulating snow will create difficult travel conditions.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

&&

$$

NYZ012-020-085-240700-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-260224T1100Z/
Wyoming-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Warsaw, Olean, Orchard Park, and
Springville
130 PM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 4 inches across 
  the higher terrain, and 1 to 2 inches for valleys and lower 
  elevations.

* WHERE...Wyoming, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions will impact the Monday evening 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.

&&

$$

Hitchcock
392 
WWUS41 KBUF 240240
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
940 PM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

NYZ019-241100-
/O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260224T1100Z/
Chautauqua-
Including the cities of Jamestown
940 PM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 3 inches in a 
  narrow band along the Chautauqua Ridge. Only around an inch 
  expected elsewhere in the county.

* WHERE...Chautauqua County. The greatest accumulations will focus 
  across the Chautauqua Ridge.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult with snow covered roads and 
  reduced visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Widespread accumulating snow will create difficult travel conditions.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

&&

$$

NYZ012-020-085-241100-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-260224T1100Z/
Wyoming-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Warsaw, Olean, Orchard Park, and
Springville
940 PM EST Mon Feb 23 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional localized snow accumulations an inch or 
  two.

* WHERE...Wyoming, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie Counties. The 
  greatest accumulations will be across higher terrain.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited 
visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

&&

$$

TMA
002 
WWUS41 KBUF 240703
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
203 AM EST Tue Feb 24 2026

NYZ019-241915-
/O.NEW.KBUF.WW.Y.0018.260225T0000Z-260225T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260224T1100Z/
Chautauqua-
Including the cities of Jamestown
203 AM EST Tue Feb 24 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS 
MORNING...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM 
EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, snow. Additional snow 
  accumulations of 1 to 2 inches along the Chautauqua Ridge. Only 
  around an inch expected elsewhere in the county. For the Winter 
  Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations 3 to 5 
  inches with the greatest accumulation on the higher terrain. Snow 
  accumulations will be lower along the Lake Erie shoreline.

* WHERE...Chautauqua County. The greatest accumulations will be 
  across the higher terrain.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 6 AM EST early this 
  morning. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening 
  to 1 PM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening 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.

Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions.

&&

$$

NYZ012-020-085-241915-
/O.NEW.KBUF.WW.Y.0018.260225T0000Z-260225T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-260224T1100Z/
Wyoming-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Warsaw, Olean, Orchard Park, and
Springville
203 AM EST Tue Feb 24 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY 
THIS MORNING...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM 
EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional 
  localized snow accumulations an inch or two. For the second Winter 
  Weather Advisory, snow expected  Total snow accumulations 3 to 5 
  inches with the greatest accumulation on the higher terrain.

* WHERE...Wyoming, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie Counties. The 
  greatest accumulations will be across the higher terrain.

* WHEN...For the first Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 AM EST early 
  this morning. For the second Winter Weather Advisory, from 7 PM 
  this evening to 1 PM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening 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.

&&

$$

NYZ006-008-241915-
/O.NEW.KBUF.WW.Y.0018.260225T0600Z-260226T1200Z/
Oswego-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego and Lowville
203 AM EST Tue Feb 24 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM EST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 4 to 7 inches.

* WHERE...Oswego and Lewis Counties. The greatest accumulation will 
  focus on the Tug Hill Plateau.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Wednesday to 7 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. The hazardous conditions will 
  impact the Wednesday morning and evening 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.

&&

$$

HSK
640 
WWUS41 KBUF 240919
WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
419 AM EST Tue Feb 24 2026

NYZ019-242130-
/O.CAN.KBUF.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260224T1100Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0018.260225T0000Z-260225T1800Z/
Chautauqua-
Including the cities of Jamestown
419 AM EST Tue Feb 24 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING 
TO 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 3 to 5 inches with 
  the greatest accumulation on the higher terrain. Snow 
  accumulations will be lower along the Lake Erie shoreline.

* WHERE...Chautauqua County. The greatest accumulations will be 
  across the higher terrain.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited 
visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

&&

$$

NYZ012-020-085-242130-
/O.CAN.KBUF.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-260224T1100Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0018.260225T0000Z-260225T1800Z/
Wyoming-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Warsaw, Olean, Orchard Park, and
Springville
419 AM EST Tue Feb 24 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING 
TO 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow expected  Total snow accumulations 3 to 5 inches with 
  the greatest accumulation on the higher terrain.

* WHERE...Wyoming, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie Counties. The 
  greatest accumulations will be across the higher terrain.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited 
visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

&&

$$

NYZ006-008-242130-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0018.260225T0600Z-260226T1200Z/
Oswego-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego and Lowville
419 AM EST Tue Feb 24 2026

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 4 to 7 inches.

* WHERE...Oswego and Lewis Counties. The greatest accumulation will 
  focus on the Tug Hill Plateau.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Wednesday to 7 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. The hazardous conditions will 
  impact the Wednesday morning and evening 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.

&&

$$

HSK

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 21, 7:27 PM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryBUFCayuga, Monroe, Niagara, Orleans, Oswego, Wayne9 hr
Feb 22, 12:26 AM ESTWinter Storm WatchBUFChautauqua12 hr
Feb 22, 12:50 PM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryBUFAllegany, Cattaraugus, Erie, Livingston, Ontario, Wyoming39 hr
Feb 22, 2:35 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryBUF46 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.