Winter Storm Watch issued January 11 at 2:34PM EST until January 15 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow possible. Significant accumulations possible in the most persistent lake snows. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. * WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...The potential exists for a significant long duration lake effect snow event. There is considerable uncertainty in exact band placement and amounts, but multiple periods of heavy snow are possible. Travel could be very difficult with very poor visibility and deep snow cover on roads.
Small Craft Advisory issued January 9 at 9:23PM EST until January 10 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to Mexico Bay. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft.
Small Craft Advisory issued January 9 at 9:23PM EST until January 10 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft.
Small Craft Advisory issued January 9 at 9:23PM EST until January 10 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 8 at 7:09PM EST until January 9 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 5 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Wayne, Northern Cayuga, and Oswego counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning commute.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 7 at 11:47AM EST until January 9 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 6 to 10 inches in the most persistent lake snows. * WHERE...Chautauqua County. Greatest accumulations will be across higher terrain and in far western portions of the county, with less accumulation in northern portions of the county and near the lakeshore. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning and evening commutes.
Lake Effect Snow Warning issued January 4 at 1:27PM EST until January 5 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 10 to 18 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will produce considerable blowing and drifting snow with near whiteout conditions at times. * WHERE...Wayne County. The greatest accumulations are expected over the northeast portion of the county. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult with snow covered roads. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 4 at 1:27PM EST until January 5 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
* 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. * WHERE...Allegany County. The greatest additional accumulations will be across the higher terrain in the western portion of the county. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Sunday. The majority of the additional accumulations will be this afternoon through this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult at times with snow covered roads and poor visibility.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 3 at 1:54PM EST until January 5 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 4 to 8 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will produce some blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Allegany County. The greatest accumulations will be across the higher terrain in the western portion of the county. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday evening commute.
Lake Effect Snow Warning issued January 3 at 1:54PM EST until January 5 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
* WHAT...Moderate lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 8 to 15 inches in the most persistent lake snows, spread out over the next several days. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will produce areas of blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie Counties. The greatest snowfall will be across the higher terrain inland from Lake Erie, south of the Buffalo Southtowns. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult at times with snow covered roads. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday evening commute.