Winter Weather Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Buffalo, NY
Issued by NWS Buffalo, NY
948 WWUS41 KBUF 042306 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 606 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024 NYZ012-085-051000- /O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0006.241205T0000Z-241206T0900Z/ Wyoming-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville 606 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 8 to 14 inches in the most persistent lake snows which will mainly be across higher terrain such as the Boston and Wyoming Hills. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph, producing considerable blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Wyoming and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes on Thursday. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Heavy 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. 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. && $$ NYZ019-020-051000- /O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0006.241205T0000Z-241207T0900Z/ Chautauqua-Cattaraugus- Including the cities of Jamestown and Olean 606 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 14 to 22 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will produce considerable blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes on Thursday. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ NYZ006>008-051000- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-241206T0900Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 606 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 12 to 20 inches across the higher terrain of the Tug Hill Plateau, and 4 to 8 inches across lower elevations. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will produce considerable blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ001-002-010-011-051000- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0026.241205T0000Z-241206T0900Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, and Batavia 606 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 5 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will produce considerable blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Northern Erie, and Genesee Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ021-051000- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0026.241205T0000Z-241206T0900Z/ Allegany- Including the cities of Wellsville 606 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 6 to 10 inches across higher elevations and 4 to 7 inches elsewhere. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will produce considerable blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Allegany County. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ003>005-013-014-051000- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0026.241205T0300Z-241206T0900Z/ Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Livingston-Ontario- Including the cities of Rochester, Newark, Fair Haven, Geneseo, and Canandaigua 606 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will produce considerable blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...The Genesee Valley and northern Finger Lakes. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ EAJ