345 WWUS41 KBUF 161904 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 204 PM EST Sun Feb 16 2025 NYZ008-170515- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250217T0600Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0008.250217T0600Z-250219T1100Z/ Lewis- Including the cities of Lowville 204 PM EST Sun Feb 16 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY... ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 6 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 4 inches. For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 9 to 18 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Lewis County, mainly across far southern portions of the county. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 1 AM EST Monday. For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, from 1 AM Monday to 6 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...For the Winter Storm Warning, power outages and tree damage are possible due to the ice and strong winds. Travel could be very difficult. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. For the Lake effect snow warning, heavy lake effect snow possible. Travel will be difficult in areas of blowing snow with reduced visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow and ice will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow and ice reports through our website or social media. 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. && $$ NYZ004-005-170515- /O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0008.250217T0600Z-250219T1100Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-250217T0600Z/ Wayne-Northern Cayuga- Including the cities of Newark and Fair Haven 204 PM EST Sun Feb 16 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY... ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 6 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations around a few hundredths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Wayne and Northern Cayuga Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 AM EST Monday. For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, from 1 AM Monday to 6 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...For the Winter Weather Advisory, power outages and tree damage are possible due to the ice and strong winds. Travel could be difficult with slick roadways, particularly bridges and overpasses. For the lake effect snow warning, visibilities will occasionally drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be nearly impossible in areas of blowing snow with reduced visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. Periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will result in slippery roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow and ice reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ006-170515- /O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0008.250217T0600Z-250219T1100Z/ /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-250217T0600Z/ Oswego- Including the cities of Oswego 204 PM EST Sun Feb 16 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY... ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 6 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations around a few hundredths of an inch. For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1.5 to 2.5 feet in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Oswego County. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 AM EST Monday. For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, from 1 AM Monday to 6 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...For the Winter Weather Advisory, power outages and tree damage are possible due to the ice. Travel could be difficult. For the Winter Storm Watch, visibilities may occasionally drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be nearly impossible in areas of blowing and falling snow with near whiteout conditions at times. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. 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. 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. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, be careful on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ NYZ007-170515- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250217T0600Z/ Jefferson- Including the cities of Watertown 204 PM EST Sun Feb 16 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 4 inches. * WHERE...Jefferson County. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Bridges, ramps, and overpasses will be very slippery. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow and ice will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow and ice reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ001-002-170515- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-250217T0600Z/ Niagara-Orleans- Including the cities of Niagara Falls and Medina 204 PM EST Sun Feb 16 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches through tonight. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Niagara and Orleans Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the ice and gusty winds. Widespread accumulating snow and ice will create dangerous travel conditions. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. 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. && $$ NYZ003-010>014-021-170515- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-250217T0600Z/ Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Livingston-Ontario-Allegany- Including the cities of Rochester, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Geneseo, Canandaigua, and Wellsville 204 PM EST Sun Feb 16 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Monroe, Northern Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, and Allegany Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will result in slippery roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow and ice reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ019-020-085-170515- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-250217T0600Z/ Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville 204 PM EST Sun Feb 16 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations 3 to 6 inches through tonight. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. 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. && $$ Apffel