054 WWUS41 KBUF 301619 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1119 AM EST Tue Dec 30 2025 NYZ004-005-310430- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260102T0000Z/ Wayne-Northern Cayuga- Including the cities of Newark and Fair Haven 1119 AM EST Tue Dec 30 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 today. The hazardous conditions from lake effect snow will continue to impact travel through the week. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall and strongest winds expected today through this evening with lingering lake snows continuing through mid-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. && $$ NYZ006>008-310430- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260103T1200Z/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 1119 AM EST Tue Dec 30 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 4 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will create blowing and drifting snow along with whiteout conditions at times. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. Greatest snow accumulation expected south of Watertown and Fort Drum. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected to continue today and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel will remain very difficult with hazardous conditions from lake effect snow continuing to impact travel through the week. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is expected oscillate several times downwind of Lake Ontario this week. Forecast snowfall amounts could be much higher where lake bands persist during this long duration event. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ012-019-020-085-310430- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260102T0600Z/ Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville 1119 AM EST Tue Dec 30 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 today 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 today. Travel will remain very difficult with hazardous conditions from lake effect snow continuing to impact travel through the week. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is expected oscillate several times downwind of Lake Erie this week. Forecast snowfall amounts could be much higher where lake bands persist during this long duration event. 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. && $$ NYZ001>003-011-310430- /O.EXB.KBUF.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-260101T0600Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Genesee- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, and Batavia 1119 AM EST Tue Dec 30 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Lake effect snow through tonight. Snow accumulations 3 to 5 inches in the most persistent lake snows today with additional 2 to 4 inches expected Wednesday afternoon and evening. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, and Genesee Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. && $$ NYZ021-310430- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-260101T0000Z/ Allegany- Including the cities of Wellsville 1119 AM EST Tue Dec 30 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 5 to 10 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will create blowing and drifting snow and occasional whiteout conditions. * WHERE...Allegany County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact travel through Wednesday. 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. && $$ Brothers