Watches, Warnings & Advisories



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

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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.

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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.

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