Winter Weather Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Buffalo, NY
Issued by NWS Buffalo, NY
637 WWUS41 KBUF 281756 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1256 PM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 NYZ004-005-290700- /O.UPG.KBUF.WS.A.0020.251230T0000Z-260102T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KBUF.WS.W.0006.251230T0000Z-260102T0000Z/ Wayne-Northern Cayuga- Including the cities of Newark and Fair Haven 1256 PM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM MONDAY TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 8 to 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph creating blowing and drifting snow and whiteout conditions. * WHERE...Wayne and Northern Cayuga Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM Monday to 7 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected making travel very difficult at times. The hazardous conditions will impact travel through the week. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall and strongest winds expected Monday night through Tuesday evening with lingering lake snows continuing through mid-week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. 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. && $$ NYZ006>008-290700- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0006.251229T2100Z-260103T1200Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0042.251228T2100Z-251229T1500Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 1256 PM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM EST MONDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM MONDAY TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations around three tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph creating blowing and drifting snow along with whiteout conditions at times. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. Greatest snow accumulation expected south of Watertown and Fort Drum. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Monday. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 4 PM Monday to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Slippery conditions are expected this afternoon and tonight. Some tree damage is likely with scattered power outages due to the ice. Whiteout conditions are expected starting Monday afternoon and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact travel through the week. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is expected oscillate several times downwind of Lake Ontario this week. Forecast snowfall amounts could be much higher where lake bands persist during this long duration event. The strongest winds will be Monday and Monday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow and ice will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow and ice reports through our website or social media. Periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will result in slippery roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. && $$ NYZ012-019-020-085-290700- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0006.251229T1800Z-260102T0600Z/ Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville 1256 PM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph creating blowing and drifting snow and whiteout conditions. * WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM Monday to 1 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact travel through the week. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is expected oscillate several times downwind of Lake Erie this week. Forecast snowfall amounts could be much higher where lake bands persist during this long duration event. The strongest winds will be Monday and Monday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow and ice will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow and ice reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ003-290700- /O.NEW.KBUF.WW.Y.0043.251229T2100Z-251230T1200Z/ Monroe- Including the cities of Rochester 1256 PM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM MONDAY TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 4 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Monroe County. * WHEN...From 4 PM Monday to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ NYZ010-011-290700- /O.EXB.KBUF.WW.Y.0042.251229T1500Z-251230T0300Z/ Northern Erie-Genesee- Including the cities of Buffalo and Batavia 1256 PM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 3 to 5 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Northern Erie and Genesee Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and brief periods of whiteout conditions. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. 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. 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. && $$ Brothers