Winter Weather Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Buffalo, NY
Issued by NWS Buffalo, NY
462 WWUS41 KBUF 300244 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 944 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 NYZ010-011-300345- /O.CAN.KBUF.WW.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-251230T0300Z/ Northern Erie-Genesee- Including the cities of Buffalo and Batavia 944 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Lake effect snow has diminished, therefore the Winter Weather Advisory will be allowed to expire. Periods of snow overnight will cause only minor additional accumulations. $$ NYZ004-005-301445- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260102T0000Z/ Wayne-Northern Cayuga- Including the cities of Newark and Fair Haven 944 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 3 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will create blowing and drifting snow and whiteout conditions. * WHERE...Wayne and Northern Cayuga Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected making travel very difficult at times Monday night into Tuesday. The hazardous conditions from lake effect snow will continue to impact travel through the week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ006>008-301445- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260103T1200Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 944 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will create 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...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected to continue into Tuesday and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel will remain very difficult with hazardous conditions from lake effect snow continuing to impact travel through the week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ012-019-020-085-301445- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260102T0600Z/ Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville 944 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 3 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph through Tuesday will create blowing and drifting snow and occasional whiteout conditions. * WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions with snow and blowing snow are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening through Tuesday. Travel will remain very difficult with hazardous conditions from lake effect snow continuing to impact travel through the week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ003-301200- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-251230T1200Z/ Monroe- Including the cities of Rochester 944 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 3 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Monroe County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday morning 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. && $$ NYZ021-301445- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-260101T0000Z/ Allegany- Including the cities of Wellsville 944 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 5 to 9 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Allegany County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ Fries