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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1250 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

NYZ019-230715-
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/O.NEW.KBUF.WS.W.0004.260223T0000Z-260224T1100Z/
Chautauqua-
Including the cities of Jamestown
1250 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 8 to 12
  inches in a narrow band along the Chautauqua Ridge. Snow
  accumulations will be much lower along the Lake Erie shore and
  farther inland near Jamestown, where only 2 to 4 inches is
  expected.

* WHERE...Chautauqua County. The greatest accumulations will focus
  in a narrow band along the Chautauqua Ridge.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Tuesday. The heaviest
  snowfall is expected late tonight through Monday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Widespread accumulating snow will create difficult travel conditions.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

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NYZ013-014-021-230715-
/O.NEW.KBUF.WW.Y.0017.260222T1800Z-260224T0000Z/
Livingston-Ontario-Allegany-
Including the cities of Geneseo, Canandaigua, and Wellsville
1250 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches
  across the higher terrain of the Bristol Hills and ridges of
  northern Allegany County. Accumulations will be much lower across
  the valleys and lower elevations, where 2 to 4 inches is expected.

* WHERE...Livingston, Ontario, and Allegany Counties. The greatest
  accumulations will be across higher terrain.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited
visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

&&

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NYZ012-020-085-230715-
/O.NEW.KBUF.WW.Y.0017.260223T0000Z-260224T1100Z/
Wyoming-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Warsaw, Olean, Orchard Park, and
Springville
1250 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches
  across the higher terrain of the Boston Hills, ridges of Wyoming
  County, and northern Cattaraugus County. Accumulations will be
  much lower in the valleys and lower elevations, where only 2 to 4
  inches is expected.

* WHERE...Wyoming, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie Counties. The
  greatest accumulations will be across higher terrain.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited
visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

&&

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Hitchcock