Winter Weather Statement-BUF Issued at 05:57Z 23:57:33.3388

WWUS41 KBUF 140557

WSWBUF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Buffalo NY

1257 AM EST Sun Dec 14 2025

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Oswego-

Including the cities of Oswego

1257 AM EST Sun Dec 14 2025

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS

AFTERNOON...

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY

AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, heavy lake effect snow.

Additional snow accumulations 10 to 16 inches in the most

persistent lake snows. Snowfall rates may reach 3 to 4 inches per

hour in the strongest bands this morning. For the Winter Storm

Watch, heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations

more than 7 inches possible in the most persistent lake snows.

* WHERE...Oswego County.

* WHEN...For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, until 4 PM EST this

afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Monday morning through

Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be extremely difficult and hazardous with

deep snow cover on roads and near zero visibility within the

heaviest band of snow this morning. Travel conditions will improve

this afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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.

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Jefferson-Lewis-

Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville

1257 AM EST Sun Dec 14 2025

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS

AFTERNOON...

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY

AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, heavy lake effect snow.

Additional snow accumulations 2 to 5 inches in the most persistent

lake snows across far southern Jefferson County and far western

Lewis County. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy lake effect snow

possible. Total snow accumulations of more than 7 inches possible

in the most persistent lake snows.

* WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis Counties. The greatest accumulations

this morning will be across far southern Jefferson County and far

western Lewis County.

* WHEN...For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, until 1 PM EST this

afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Monday morning through

Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions

could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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.

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Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-

Including the cities of Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, and

Springville

1257 AM EST Sun Dec 14 2025

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST

MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 4 to

8 inches in the most persistent lake snows across higher terrain.

* WHERE...Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie Counties. The

greatest accumulations will focus across the Chautauqua Ridge and

Boston Hills.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult with snow covered roads and

poor 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.

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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Northern Cayuga-

Including the cities of Fair Haven

1257 AM EST Sun Dec 14 2025

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM EARLY THIS

MORNING TO 4 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 8

to 14 inches in the most persistent lake snows.

* WHERE...Northern Cayuga County. The greatest accumulations are

expected across the far northern end of the county north of Cato.

* WHEN...From 4 AM early this morning to 4 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be extremely difficult and hazardous with

deep snow cover on roads and near zero visibility within the

heaviest band of snow this morning through midday. Travel

conditions will improve this afternoon.

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.

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Wayne-

Including the cities of Newark

1257 AM EST Sun Dec 14 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM EARLY THIS

MORNING TO 4 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 3 to 6

inches in the most persistent lake snows, greatest over the far

northeast portion of the county. Much of the snow will fall in a

short period of time early this afternoon as a band of heavy lake

effect snow moves south off the lake.

* WHERE...Wayne County. Greatest accumulations expected over the far

northeast portion of the county.

* WHEN...From 4 AM early this morning to 4 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult with snow covered roads and

poor visibility.

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.

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Hitchcock

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