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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
105 AM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

NYZ005>008-261900-
/O.NEW.KBUF.LE.W.0002.260127T1200Z-260130T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260127T1200Z/
Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Fair Haven, Oswego, Watertown, and
Lowville
105 AM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY...
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO 7 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, periods of snow and lake
  enhanced snow. Additional snow accumulations 4 to 7 inches across
  Oswego and northern Cayuga counties, and 2 to 4 inches across
  Jefferson and Lewis counties today through tonight.

For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, heavy lake effect snow expected.
Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet possible in the most persistent
lake snows across Oswego County, with 8 to 14 inches possible across
far northern Cayuga, southern Jefferson, and far western Lewis
counties.

* WHERE...Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Jefferson, and Lewis Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 AM EST Tuesday. For
  the Lake Effect Snow Warning, from 7 AM Tuesday to 7 PM EST
  Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult at times with snow covered
  roads and poor visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact
  the Monday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow will oscillate north and
  south multiple times Tuesday through Thursday. This will bring
  very changeable conditions, and also allow for cleanup between
  rounds of lake effect snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Heavy 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.

Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions.

Consider delaying travel. If you must travel, drive with extreme
caution. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of
you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden
braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when
making turns.

&&

$$

NYZ001-002-010-011-261900-
/O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260127T0000Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, and
Batavia
105 AM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Occasional light snow, with moderate lake enhanced snow
  along the south shore of Lake Ontario at times. Additional snow
  accumulations 1 to 3 inches, greatest near Lake Ontario.

* WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Northern Erie, and Genesee Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions. The
  hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening
  commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

Consider delaying travel. If you must travel, drive with extreme
caution. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of
you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden
braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when
making turns.

&&

$$

NYZ003-004-261900-
/O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260127T1200Z/
Monroe-Wayne-
Including the cities of Rochester and Newark
105 AM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Occasional light to moderate snow. Additional snow
  accumulations 3 to 6 inches across Wayne County, and 1 to 3 inches
  across Monroe County.

* WHERE...Monroe and Wayne Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions. The
  hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening
  commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

Consider delaying travel. If you must travel, drive with extreme
caution. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of
you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden
braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when
making turns.

&&

$$

NYZ012>014-019>021-085-261900-
/O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260127T0000Z/
Wyoming-Livingston-Ontario-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Allegany-
Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Warsaw, Geneseo, Canandaigua, Jamestown,
Olean, Wellsville, Orchard Park, and Springville
105 AM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Occasional light snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3
  inches, greatest across the higher terrain of the Boston Hills and
  Chautauqua Ridge.

* WHERE...Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus,
  Allegany, and Southern Erie Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions. The
  hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening
  commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

Consider delaying travel. If you must travel, drive with extreme
caution. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of
you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden
braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when
making turns.

&&

$$

Hitchcock/JM