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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1256 PM EST Tue Jan 27 2026

NYZ005>008-280600-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260130T0000Z/
Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Fair Haven, Oswego, Watertown, and
Lowville
1256 PM EST Tue Jan 27 2026

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, periods of snow and lake
  enhanced snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches
  across Jefferson and Lewis counties through tonight. For the Lake
  Effect Snow Warning, heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow
  accumulations 1 to 2 feet possible in the most persistent lake
  snows across Oswego County, with 8 to 14 inches possible across
  far northern Cayuga, southern Jefferson, and far western Lewis
  counties.

* WHERE...Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Jefferson, and Lewis Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult at times with snow covered
  roads and poor visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact
  the Monday evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow will oscillate north and
  south multiple times through Thursday. This will bring very
  changeable conditions, and also allow for cleanup between rounds
  of lake effect snow.

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.

&&

$$

NYZ004-280600-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0002.260128T0200Z-260128T1800Z/
Wayne-
Including the cities of Newark
1256 PM EST Tue Jan 27 2026

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 5
  to 9 inches in the most persistent lake snows.

* WHERE...Wayne County. The heaviest lake effect snow will be in the
  far northeast corner of the county.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult with snow covered roads and
  poor visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the
  Wednesday morning commute.

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.

&&

$$

NYZ001-002-010>012-085-280300-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260128T0300Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, Batavia,
Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville
1256 PM EST Tue Jan 27 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow and blowing snow. Additional snow
  accumulations of 1 to 2 inches in the most persistent lake snows.
  Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce considerable blowing
  and drifting snow, especially in open areas.

* WHERE...The Niagara Frontier.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions. Areas
  of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The
  hazardous conditions will impact the evening commutes.

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.

&&

$$

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