Winter Storm Watch

Locations Affected

Buffalo, NY ∙ Rochester, NY ∙ Niagara Falls, NY ∙ Osceola, NY ∙ Ellicott, NY ∙ Clayton, NY ∙ South Wales, NY ∙ Ridgeway, NY ∙ Clarendon, NY ∙ Ripley, NY

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 650 PM EST Thu Jan 22 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Widespread heavy snow possible late Saturday night through Monday evening. Significant accumulations possible. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Livingston, Ontario, and Allegany Counties. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Begin needed preparations at home or with your vehicle. Travel may become difficult, so plan accordingly.

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