A potent clipper low brought rain and/or snow to the Western and North Central New York areas, along with windy conditions. Most of the lower elevations remain primarily as rain, but mixing with and changing to snow at times did allow for some light accumulations.
Every event with a place to put it; 11 filed by county or forecast zone are drawn at its center, in a lighter ring. Tap one for its entry below.
Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.
The episode as NWS BUF wrote it up.
A potent clipper low brought rain and/or snow to the Western and North Central New York areas, along with windy conditions. Most of the lower elevations remain primarily as rain, but mixing with and changing to snow at times did allow for some light accumulations. Across the higher terrain snowfall and accumulations increased, especially for areas east of Lake Ontario where warning level snowfall amounts were observed.
Another component of this storm was the winds associated with the system. Several reports of winds reaching 58 to 63 MPH were observed across the Western New York area.
Notable snowfall reports include: 10.7 inches in Copenhagen, 9.8 inches in Highmarket and 8.0 inches in Constableville. Notable winds gusts include: 63 MPH in Lime Lak/Machias, 62 MPH at the Rochester Airport, 61 MPH in Warsaw and 60 MPH at the Niagara Falls Airport, Kenmore, and in Dunkirk.
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Buffalo, NY wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Mar 13, 5:57 AM EST, 2 hours 3 minutes earlier.
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</html>Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Buffalo NY 336 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 NYZ007-008-140745- Jefferson-Lewis- 336 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 PM EDT SATURDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central New York. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Winter Storm Warning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Winter Storm Warning. Another round of strong winds is possible Monday through Monday night as strong low pressure crosses the Great Lakes. Much colder air will move back into the region Tuesday through Tuesday night, with accumulating lake effect snow possible east of Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... 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Much colder air will move back into the region Tuesday through Tuesday night, with accumulating lake effect snow possible east of Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf NYZ019-140745- Chautauqua- 336 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EDT SATURDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western New York. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. High Wind Warning. Winter Weather Advisory. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Winter Weather Advisory. Another round of strong winds is possible Monday through Monday night as strong low pressure crosses the Great Lakes. Much colder air will move back into the region Tuesday through Tuesday night, with accumulating lake effect snow possible east of Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf NYZ012-085-140745- Wyoming-Southern Erie- 336 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 5 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EDT SATURDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western New York. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. High Wind Warning. Winter Weather Advisory. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Winter Weather Advisory. Another round of strong winds is possible Monday through Monday night as strong low pressure crosses the Great Lakes. Much colder air will move back into the region Tuesday through Tuesday night, with accumulating lake effect snow possible east of Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf NYZ020-140745- Cattaraugus- 336 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EDT SATURDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western New York. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Wind Advisory. Winter Weather Advisory. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Wind Advisory. Winter Weather Advisory. Another round of strong winds is possible Monday through Monday night as strong low pressure crosses the Great Lakes. Much colder air will move back into the region Tuesday through Tuesday night, with accumulating lake effect snow possible east of Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf NYZ003>005-013-014-021-140745- Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Livingston-Ontario-Allegany- 336 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 AM EDT SATURDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western and north central New York. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Wind Advisory. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Wind Advisory. Another round of strong winds is possible Monday through Monday night as strong low pressure crosses the Great Lakes. Much colder air will move back into the region Tuesday through Tuesday night, with accumulating lake effect snow possible east of Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf NYZ001-002-010-011-140745- Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee- 336 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 5 AM EDT SATURDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western New York. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. High Wind Warning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Another round of strong winds is possible Monday through Monday night as strong low pressure crosses the Great Lakes. Much colder air will move back into the region Tuesday through Tuesday night, with accumulating lake effect snow possible east of Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf LOZ043>045-063>065-140745- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River-Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- 336 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 PM EDT SATURDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Ontario. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Gale Warning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Gale Warning. Another period of gale force winds are possible Monday through Monday night as strong low pressure crosses the Great Lakes. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf LOZ042-062-140745- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- 336 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EDT SATURDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Ontario. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Gale Warning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Gale Warning. Another period of gale force winds are possible Monday through Monday night as strong low pressure crosses the Great Lakes. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf LEZ040-041-140745- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- 336 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Erie. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Gale Warning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Another period of gale force winds are possible Monday through Monday night as strong low pressure crosses the Great Lakes. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf LEZ020-LOZ030-140745- Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-Lower Niagara River- 336 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf SLZ022-024-140745- Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg- Saint Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to Saint Regis- 336 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the New York waters of the Saint Lawrence River. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. 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The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
9 high wind, 2 winter storm. Local standard time, as filed.
Fredonia New York State Mesnot. Also a 50 knot measured gust at Dunkirk Airport.
Niagara Falls Airport.
Also 50 knot measured gust at Buffalo Airport.
Warsaw New York State Mesonet.
Lime Lake-Machias New York State Mesonet.
Rochester Airport.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in New York in 2026Every state in 2026This day in weather historyWarnings in New York, March 2026
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-10-01. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1326063, 1326057, 1326058, 1326059, 1326060, 1326061, 1326062, 1326066, 1326067, 1326064, 1326065.