Winter Storm Watch

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1249 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches in the most persistent lake snows, mainly early this morning. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow with significant accumulations likely. * WHERE...Northern Erie and Genesee Counties. The greatest additional accumulations this morning will be from the Buffalo Southtowns to southern Genesee County. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult with snow covered roads. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute. 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. 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. Begin needed preparations at home or with your vehicle. Travel may become difficult, so plan accordingly.