Watches, Warnings & Advisories



4 products issued by NWS for: Lowville NY

Winter Storm Watch

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1249 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

NYZ006>008-231815-
/O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260124T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0002.260125T0600Z-260127T0000Z/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
1249 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy lake effect snow.
  Additional snow accumulations 8 to 16 inches in the most
  persistent bands. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce
  blowing and drifting snow. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow
  with significant accumulations likely.

* WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. The greatest additional
  accumulations from lake effect snow will fall across the Tug Hill
  Plateau.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening.
  For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through
  Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult with deep snow cover on
  roads and very poor visibility. The hazardous conditions will
  impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

Begin needed preparations at home or with your vehicle. Travel may
become difficult, so plan accordingly.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
119 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

NYZ007-008-240630-
Jefferson-Lewis-
119 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 PM EST SATURDAY NORTH COUNTRY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central New York.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Storm Warning.
   Extreme Cold Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Extreme Cold Warning.
   Winter Storm Watch.

.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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Extreme Cold Warning

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1251 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

NYZ007-008-231900-
/O.CON.KBUF.EC.W.0001.260124T0000Z-260124T1800Z/
Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville
1251 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 PM EST SATURDAY NORTH COUNTRY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero
  expected North Country.

* WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero
  will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 15 minutes.
  Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
  exposed to these temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This is a potentially dangerous situation to be outdoors. If you
must be outside, be sure to cover all exposed skin. Frostbite can
occur in 15 minutes or less with apparent temperatures of 25 below
zero or colder.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.

To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes
they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those
that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover
above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

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Winter Storm Warning

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1249 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

NYZ006>008-231815-
/O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260124T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0002.260125T0600Z-260127T0000Z/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
1249 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy lake effect snow.
  Additional snow accumulations 8 to 16 inches in the most
  persistent bands. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce
  blowing and drifting snow. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow
  with significant accumulations likely.

* WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. The greatest additional
  accumulations from lake effect snow will fall across the Tug Hill
  Plateau.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening.
  For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through
  Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult with deep snow cover on
  roads and very poor visibility. The hazardous conditions will
  impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

Begin needed preparations at home or with your vehicle. Travel may
become difficult, so plan accordingly.

&&

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