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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
334 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025

LOZ043-044-031800-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0098.251204T0000Z-251205T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
334 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 1 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds to 30 knots and waves 10 to 13
  feet expected.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach
  to Mexico Bay.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 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 Buffalo NY
334 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025

LOZ045-031800-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0098.251203T1800Z-251205T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
334 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 1 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds to 30 knots and waves 8 to 11
  feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 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.

&&

$$


Special Weather Statement


Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service New York NY
540 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025

CTZ005>012-NJZ002-004-006-103>108-NYZ067>075-078>081-176>179-
031400-
Northern Fairfield-Northern New Haven-Northern Middlesex-
Northern New London-Southern Fairfield-Southern New Haven-
Southern Middlesex-Southern New London-Western Passaic-
Eastern Passaic-Hudson-Western Bergen-Eastern Bergen-
Western Essex-Eastern Essex-Western Union-Eastern Union-Orange-
Putnam-Rockland-Northern Westchester-Southern Westchester-
New York (Manhattan)-Bronx-Richmond (Staten Island)-
Kings (Brooklyn)-Northwest Suffolk-Northeast Suffolk-
Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-Northern Queens-
Northern Nassau-Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
540 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025

...PATCHY BLACK ICE POSSIBLE THIS MORNING...

Patchy black ice is possible this morning as temperatures are
right around freezing and roads are still wet from yesterday`s
precipitation. Conditions will improve later this morning as
temperatures rise into the mid and upper 30s.

Motorists and pedestrians should use caution. Reduce speed, allow
extra time, and be prepared for areas of slippery travel.

$$


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
226 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025

NYZ006>008-040730-
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
226 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central New York.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

A strong cold front will cross the region tonight. A brief burst of
accumulating lake enhanced snow will develop northeast of Lake
Ontario over Jefferson County tonight, then move south to the higher
terrain of the Tug Hill Plateau by Thursday morning. Moderate to
borderline heavy accumulations are expected in the most persistent
bands. Gusty winds will also produce blowing and drifting snow along
with reduced visibilities.

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

A strong cold front will cross the region late tonight. A brief
burst of accumulating lake enhanced snow will move south to the
higher terrain of the Tug Hill Plateau by Thursday morning. Moderate
to borderline heavy accumulations are expected in the most persistent
bands. Gusty winds will also produce blowing and drifting snow along
with reduced visibilities.

.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

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Burlington VT
217 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025

NYZ026>031-034-035-087-VTZ001>011-016>021-040730-
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-
217 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Lake effect snow showers are expected across southern and central St.
Lawrence County with 2-4" of accumulation possible, especially along
and south of Route 58.

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

An arctic front will pass through the region on Thursday with snow
showers and snow squalls expected. Frigid temperatures will follow
for Thursday night into Saturday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
121 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025

NYZ009-015>018-022>025-036-037-044>046-055>057-062-PAZ038>040-043-
044-047-048-072-040630-
Northern Oneida-Yates-Seneca-Southern Cayuga-Onondaga-Steuben-
Schuyler-Chemung-Tompkins-Madison-Southern Oneida-Cortland-Chenango-
Otsego-Tioga-Broome-Delaware-Sullivan-Bradford-Susquehanna-
Northern Wayne-Wyoming-Lackawanna-Luzerne-Pike-Southern Wayne-
121 AM EST Wed Dec 3 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central New York and
northeast Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

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

An arctic front will bring the potential for snow squalls Thursday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

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