Winter Storm Warning

Locations Affected

Buffalo, NY ∙ Rochester, NY ∙ Niagara Falls, NY ∙ Lancaster, NY ∙ Java Village, NY ∙ Elba, NY ∙ Adams Basin, NY ∙ Findley Lake, NY ∙ Macedon, NY ∙ Jamestown West, NY

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 443 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations 6 to 12 inches. The highest amounts will be across the Chautauqua Ridge and Boston Hills. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact today's morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills below zero are expected today through Friday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

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