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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1244 AM EST Wed Nov 12 2025

NYZ006>008-121800-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-251112T1800Z/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
1244 AM EST Wed Nov 12 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 3 to 6
  inches in the most persistent lake snows. Greatest accumulations
  will be on the Tug Hill Plateau  and through Jefferson County.

* WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the Wednesday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will change over to plain rain at the
  lower elevations late this morning and through the afternoon.
  Minor additional accumulations expected across the Tug Hill and
  Western Adirondacks through tonight.

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.

&&

$$


Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
321 AM EST Wed Nov 12 2025

LOZ044-045-121630-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0091.000000T0000Z-251114T0900Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
321 AM EST Wed Nov 12 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds to 30 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet through
  this evening, becoming west to northwest 20 to 25 knots Thursday
  with waves 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Sodus Bay to
  the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions
  that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
102 AM EST Wed Nov 12 2025

ANZ331-332-335-338-340-345-121900-
/O.EXP.KOKX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-251112T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KOKX.SC.Y.0103.251112T0602Z-251113T2300Z/
Long Island Sound East of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY to the
Mouth of the Connecticut River-
Long Island Sound East of the Mouth of the Connecticut River-
Long Island Sound West of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY-
New York Harbor-Peconic and Gardiners Bays-
South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay-
102 AM EST Wed Nov 12 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to
  5 feet on Long Island Sound.

* WHERE...Long Island Sound, New York Harbor, Peconic and
  Gardiners Bays, and South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through
  Shinnecock Bay.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may briefly subside below 25 kt early
  this morning and then again tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

For more details, see the Coastal Waters Forecast from
National Weather Service New York NY, or visit
https://www.weather.gov/okx/marine


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Burlington VT
106 AM EST Wed Nov 12 2025

NYZ026>031-034-035-087-VTZ001>011-016>021-130615-
Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Eastern Clinton-
Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin-Western Clinton-
Western Essex-Eastern Essex-Southwestern St. Lawrence-Grand Isle-
Western Franklin-Orleans-Essex-Western Chittenden-Lamoille-Caledonia-
Washington-Western Addison-Orange-Western Rutland-Eastern Franklin-
Eastern Chittenden-Eastern Addison-Eastern Rutland-Western Windsor-
Eastern Windsor-
106 AM EST Wed Nov 12 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern New York, central
Vermont, northeast Vermont, northwest Vermont and southern Vermont.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Snow showers will resume today. Warmer temperatures will allow some
rain to mix in across lower elevations. Hourly temperatures will be
slow to cool back below freezing for areas that do rise above
freezing. The potential for hazardous travel is not as high as
yesterday, but still use plenty of caution and allow extra time going
between destinations.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Probabilistic data suggests freezing rain is possible in parts of
the Adirondacks and eastern Vermont Sunday morning. We will continue
to monitor trends. Stay tuned for updates.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1249 AM EST Wed Nov 12 2025

NYZ006>008-130600-
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
1249 AM EST Wed Nov 12 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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 Weather Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Hazardous weather is not 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

$$

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