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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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NYZ005-141800-
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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