3 products issued by NWS for: Rochester NY
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Buffalo NY 435 PM EST Tue Feb 17 2026 NYZ001>005-011-182145- Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Genesee- 435 PM EST Tue Feb 17 2026 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM EST THURSDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western and north central New York. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Dense Fog Advisory. Winter Weather Advisory. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Dense Fog Advisory. Winter Weather Advisory. Warmer temperatures through the first half of this week followed by a period of soaking rain on Wednesday will increase runoff and bring rises to area creeks and rivers. The rising water may allow some river ice to break up, increasing the chance of ice jams. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf $$
Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 430 PM EST Tue Feb 17 2026 NYZ001>005-011-180900- /O.NEW.KBUF.WW.Y.0014.260218T1000Z-260219T0600Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Genesee- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark, Fair Haven, and Batavia 430 PM EST Tue Feb 17 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations of less than an inch. Freezing rain accumulations of a tenth to a quarter inch. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, and Genesee Counties. The greatest ice accumulations will likely be across portions of Niagara, Orleans, and western Monroe counties. * WHEN...From 5 AM Wednesday to 1 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The wintry mix and freezing rain may result in very slick conditions on untreated surfaces. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will result in slippery roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow and ice reports through our website or social media. && $$ Hitchcock
Dense Fog Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 154 PM EST Tue Feb 17 2026 NYZ001>008-011>014-019>021-181200- /O.CON.KBUF.FG.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260218T1200Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson- Lewis-Genesee-Wyoming-Livingston-Ontario-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus- Allegany- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark, Fair Haven, Oswego, Watertown, Lowville, Batavia, Warsaw, Geneseo, Canandaigua, Jamestown, Olean, and Wellsville 154 PM EST Tue Feb 17 2026 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Visibilities have significantly improved through the day, however widespread dense fog is expected to redevelop tonight with visibilities as low as one quarter mile at times. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Jefferson, Lewis, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The lowest visibilities are expected across the hilltops and near the eastern Great Lakes shorelines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && $$