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Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-21 23:27:08 102 WWUS41 KBUF 220526 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1226 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 NYZ001>006-220900- /O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-260222T0900Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark, Fair Haven, and Oswego 1226 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Areas of freezing drizzle. Ice accumulations of a glaze to a hundredth of an inch. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, and Oswego Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Roads and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will result in slippery roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit ice reports through our website or social media. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, be careful on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ NYZ019-222015- /O.NEW.KBUF.WS.A.0003.260223T0300Z-260224T0900Z/ Chautauqua- Including the cities of Jamestown 1226 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy lake enhanced snow possible. Potential for 7 inches or more of accumulation. * WHERE...Chautauqua County. Greatest snow accumulation will be found upon the Chautauqua Ridge axis. * WHEN...From this evening through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow today and this early evening across the county, transitioning to heavy snow tonight through Monday night, with the focus upon the upslope Chautauqua Ridge axis for greatest accumulations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Narrow bands of heavy snow could bring rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Localized travel problems will be possible. && $$ Thomas Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-22 02:14:41 015 WWUS41 KBUF 220814 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 314 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 NYZ001>006-220915- /O.CAN.KBUF.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-260222T0900Z/ Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego- Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark, Fair Haven, and Oswego 314 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The threat of freezing drizzle has ended this early morning, with precipitation transitioning to light accumulating snow. Therefore the winter weather advisory has been cancelled. $$ NYZ019-222015- /O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0003.260223T0300Z-260224T0900Z/ Chautauqua- Including the cities of Jamestown 314 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy lake enhanced snow possible. Potential for 7 inches or more of accumulation. * WHERE...Chautauqua County. Greatest snow accumulation will be found upon the Chautauqua Ridge axis. * WHEN...From this evening through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow today and this early evening across the county, transitioning to heavy snow tonight through Monday night, with the focus upon the upslope Chautauqua Ridge axis for greatest accumulations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Narrow bands of heavy snow could bring rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Localized travel problems will be possible. && $$ DRT Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-02-22 11:50:51 756 WWUS41 KBUF 221750 WSWBUF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1250 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 NYZ019-230715- /O.UPG.KBUF.WS.A.0003.260223T0300Z-260224T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KBUF.WS.W.0004.260223T0000Z-260224T1100Z/ Chautauqua- Including the cities of Jamestown 1250 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 8 to 12 inches in a narrow band along the Chautauqua Ridge. Snow accumulations will be much lower along the Lake Erie shore and farther inland near Jamestown, where only 2 to 4 inches is expected. * WHERE...Chautauqua County. The greatest accumulations will focus in a narrow band along the Chautauqua Ridge. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Tuesday. The heaviest snowfall is expected late tonight through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult with snow covered roads and poor visibility at times. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create difficult travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ013-014-021-230715- /O.NEW.KBUF.WW.Y.0017.260222T1800Z-260224T0000Z/ Livingston-Ontario-Allegany- Including the cities of Geneseo, Canandaigua, and Wellsville 1250 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches across the higher terrain of the Bristol Hills and ridges of northern Allegany County. Accumulations will be much lower across the valleys and lower elevations, where 2 to 4 inches is expected. * WHERE...Livingston, Ontario, and Allegany Counties. The greatest accumulations will be across higher terrain. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult at times with snow covered roads and reduced visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. && $$ NYZ012-020-085-230715- /O.NEW.KBUF.WW.Y.0017.260223T0000Z-260224T1100Z/ Wyoming-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Warsaw, Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville 1250 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches across the higher terrain of the Boston Hills, ridges of Wyoming County, and northern Cattaraugus County. Accumulations will be much lower in the valleys and lower elevations, where only 2 to 4 inches is expected. * WHERE...Wyoming, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie Counties. The greatest accumulations will be across higher terrain. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult at times with snow covered roads and reduced visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. 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