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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.

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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.


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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.

&&

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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.

&&

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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.

&&

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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.

&&

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