Winter Weather Advisory

Locations Affected

Buffalo, NY ∙ Rochester, NY ∙ Niagara Falls, NY ∙ Bristol, NY ∙ East Otto, NY ∙ Phelps, NY ∙ Lyndon, NY ∙ Fulton, NY ∙ Buckhorn Island State Park, NY ∙ Richland, NY

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 133 PM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...A combination of widespread snow and localized lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 3 to 6 inches expected in most areas, with 4 to 8 inches expected along the Lake Ontario shoreline. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will create areas of blowing and drifting snow with whiteout conditions at times. * WHERE...Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Livingston, and Ontario Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A warm front will bring widespread light snow showers this afternoon, which will intensify with a few snow squalls possible tonight as an Arctic front moves through. Widespread snow will then taper off to more localized lake effect snow tonight through Saturday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. 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.

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