Alert archive / New York / Winter Storm Warnings in 2026
Winter Storm Warning 4, NWS Buffalo, NY
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 5:00 AM EST | SNOW 1.3 | 1 Wnw Fredonia, NY | |
| Feb 23, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 1.5 | 3 Wsw Bemus Point, NY | |
| Feb 23, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 1.7 | Mayville, NY | |
| Feb 23, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 1.8 | Cassadaga, 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 482 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 34 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 31 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 66 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 7:27 PM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | BUF | Cayuga, Monroe, Niagara, Orleans, Oswego, Wayne | 9 hr |
| Feb 22, 12:26 AM EST | Winter Storm Watch | BUF | Chautauqua | 12 hr |
| Feb 22, 12:50 PM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | BUF | Allegany, Cattaraugus, Erie, Livingston, Ontario, Wyoming | 39 hr |
| Feb 22, 2:35 PM EST | Small Craft Advisory | BUF | 46 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.