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[2:26PM radar] Widespread snow across the region is causing poor travel conditions just about everywhere. With the snow expected to continue through tonight with bitterly cold temperatures, avoid any unnecessary travel. Be extra prepared if you must venture out.
January 25, 2026 at 8:21 PM
[2:26PM radar] Widespread snow across the region is causing poor travel conditions just about everywhere. With the snow expected to continue through tonight with bitterly cold temperatures, avoid any unnecessary travel. Be extra prepared if you must venture out.
[9:00AM Radar] Snow continues to spread northwards into the region this morning. While already quite slick, heavier snow south of the NY/PA border will make its way into our area during the afternoon and evening hours tonight with travel conditions further deteriorating.
January 25, 2026 at 3:17 PM
[9:00AM Radar] Snow continues to spread northwards into the region this morning. While already quite slick, heavier snow south of the NY/PA border will make its way into our area during the afternoon and evening hours tonight with travel conditions further deteriorating.
A prolonged period of temperatures well below freezing will remain over our region through the week. A breeze at times will create bitterly cold wind chills. Bundle up throughout the week, and if your pets are outside make sure they have added protection from the cold. #nywx
January 25, 2026 at 11:17 AM
A prolonged period of temperatures well below freezing will remain over our region through the week. A breeze at times will create bitterly cold wind chills. Bundle up throughout the week, and if your pets are outside make sure they have added protection from the cold. #nywx
A prolonged period of snow Today-Tonight for our region, transitioning to lake enhanced snow Monday. Winter Storm Warnings remain in effect for all of Western and North Central NY today through Monday.
January 25, 2026 at 9:09 AM
A prolonged period of snow Today-Tonight for our region, transitioning to lake enhanced snow Monday. Winter Storm Warnings remain in effect for all of Western and North Central NY today through Monday.
Snow moving into the region Sunday & Sunday night will be the result of a large winter storm affecting a considerable portion of the lower 48. Winter conditions stretch from Texas/New Mexico to New England as seen in the map below from our national page at
January 24, 2026 at 11:17 PM
Snow moving into the region Sunday & Sunday night will be the result of a large winter storm affecting a considerable portion of the lower 48. Winter conditions stretch from Texas/New Mexico to New England as seen in the map below from our national page at
Dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills will continue this morning before modest improvement this afternoon.
January 24, 2026 at 9:09 AM
Dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills will continue this morning before modest improvement this afternoon.
Widespread, heavy snow is expected across the region Sunday through Monday. Storm total accumulations are expected to be in the 8 to 14 inch range in most areas, with lake enhancement adding some extra snow southeast of Lake Ontario Monday through Monday night.
January 24, 2026 at 9:09 AM
Widespread, heavy snow is expected across the region Sunday through Monday. Storm total accumulations are expected to be in the 8 to 14 inch range in most areas, with lake enhancement adding some extra snow southeast of Lake Ontario Monday through Monday night.
Light to moderate lake effect snow will continue this morning southeast of Lake Ontario before gradually tapering off this afternoon. Additional accumulations will be 1 to 3 inches, greatest close to Lake Ontario.
January 24, 2026 at 9:09 AM
Light to moderate lake effect snow will continue this morning southeast of Lake Ontario before gradually tapering off this afternoon. Additional accumulations will be 1 to 3 inches, greatest close to Lake Ontario.
A Winter Storm Warning goes into effect Sunday morning. Snowfall accumulations for Sunday and for Sunday night are shown in the graphic below.
January 24, 2026 at 12:21 AM
A Winter Storm Warning goes into effect Sunday morning. Snowfall accumulations for Sunday and for Sunday night are shown in the graphic below.
A heavy band of lake effect snow will continue downwind of Lake Ontario this late morning and afternoon with heavy snow and blowing snow creating whiteout conditions. Deep snow covered roads will make for very difficult to impossible travel under the band.
January 23, 2026 at 5:06 PM
A heavy band of lake effect snow will continue downwind of Lake Ontario this late morning and afternoon with heavy snow and blowing snow creating whiteout conditions. Deep snow covered roads will make for very difficult to impossible travel under the band.
Snow will develop from south to north Sunday morning through midday, with the heaviest snow later Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect for all of western and north-central NY from late Saturday night through Monday evening.
January 23, 2026 at 10:10 AM
Snow will develop from south to north Sunday morning through midday, with the heaviest snow later Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect for all of western and north-central NY from late Saturday night through Monday evening.
Lake effect snow off Lake Erie will taper off this afternoon, while heavy lake effect snow continues off Lake Ontario. Gusty winds will cause blowing and drifting snow.
January 23, 2026 at 10:10 AM
Lake effect snow off Lake Erie will taper off this afternoon, while heavy lake effect snow continues off Lake Ontario. Gusty winds will cause blowing and drifting snow.
A snow squall warning is in effect until 6:30 PM EST for I-90 near Batavia, NY and I-90, I-190, I-290, US-20 near Buffalo, NY and I-490 near Churchville, NY and I-390, I-590, I-90, I-490 near Rochester, NY.
January 22, 2026 at 11:14 PM
A snow squall warning is in effect until 6:30 PM EST for I-90 near Batavia, NY and I-90, I-190, I-290, US-20 near Buffalo, NY and I-490 near Churchville, NY and I-390, I-590, I-90, I-490 near Rochester, NY.
A snow squall warning is in effect until 5:30 PM EST for I-190, I-290, I-90, I-990 near Buffalo, NY.
January 22, 2026 at 10:11 PM
A snow squall warning is in effect until 5:30 PM EST for I-190, I-290, I-90, I-990 near Buffalo, NY.
Heads Up Niagara Frontier! A dangerous snow squall was located across Niagara Falls and extended into Orleans county at 4pm. The squall will move south into the evening hours. Intense bursts of heavy snow with gusty winds will lead to near whiteout conditions. Slow Down!
January 22, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Heads Up Niagara Frontier! A dangerous snow squall was located across Niagara Falls and extended into Orleans county at 4pm. The squall will move south into the evening hours. Intense bursts of heavy snow with gusty winds will lead to near whiteout conditions. Slow Down!
A snow squall warning is in effect until 4:30 PM EST for I-190, I-290, I-90, I-990 near Buffalo, NY.
January 22, 2026 at 9:06 PM
A snow squall warning is in effect until 4:30 PM EST for I-190, I-290, I-90, I-990 near Buffalo, NY.
Track of large winter storm continues to trend further north, bringing the risk for widespread heavy snow across our area Sunday through Monday. A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for all of western and north central NY from late Saturday night through early Monday evening.
January 22, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Track of large winter storm continues to trend further north, bringing the risk for widespread heavy snow across our area Sunday through Monday. A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for all of western and north central NY from late Saturday night through early Monday evening.
A snow squall warning is in effect until 2:30 PM EST for I-90 near Batavia, NY and I-490 near Churchville, NY and I-90, I-590, I-490, I-390 near Rochester, NY and I-390, US-20 near Avon, NY.
January 22, 2026 at 7:14 PM
A snow squall warning is in effect until 2:30 PM EST for I-90 near Batavia, NY and I-490 near Churchville, NY and I-90, I-590, I-490, I-390 near Rochester, NY and I-390, US-20 near Avon, NY.
A snow squall warning is in effect until 10:30 AM EST for I-390 near Dansville, NY and I-90 near Clifton Springs, NY and I-390, US-20 near Avon, NY and I-86 near Olean, NY.
January 22, 2026 at 3:15 PM
A snow squall warning is in effect until 10:30 AM EST for I-390 near Dansville, NY and I-90 near Clifton Springs, NY and I-390, US-20 near Avon, NY and I-86 near Olean, NY.
A snow squall warning continues until 10:30 AM EST for I-90 near Clifton Springs, NY and I-86 near Olean, NY and I-390 near Dansville, NY and I-490, I-90, US-20 near Rochester, NY.
January 22, 2026 at 3:15 PM
A snow squall warning continues until 10:30 AM EST for I-90 near Clifton Springs, NY and I-86 near Olean, NY and I-390 near Dansville, NY and I-490, I-90, US-20 near Rochester, NY.
Widespread snow this morning transitions to more in the way of localized lake effect snow east of the lakes. Gusty winds will cause blowing and drifting snow.
January 22, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Widespread snow this morning transitions to more in the way of localized lake effect snow east of the lakes. Gusty winds will cause blowing and drifting snow.
A snow squall warning is in effect until 11:45 PM EST for I-490 near Churchville, NY and I-90 near Batavia, NY and I-390, US-20 near Avon, NY and I-90 near Clifton Springs, NY.
January 22, 2026 at 4:18 AM
A snow squall warning is in effect until 11:45 PM EST for I-490 near Churchville, NY and I-90 near Batavia, NY and I-390, US-20 near Avon, NY and I-90 near Clifton Springs, NY.
A snow squall warning is in effect until 10:45 PM EST for I-90 near Batavia, NY and I-90, I-190, I-290, US-20 near Buffalo, NY and I-490 near Churchville, NY and I-90, US-20 near Dunkirk--Fredonia, NY.
January 22, 2026 at 3:15 AM
A snow squall warning is in effect until 10:45 PM EST for I-90 near Batavia, NY and I-90, I-190, I-290, US-20 near Buffalo, NY and I-490 near Churchville, NY and I-90, US-20 near Dunkirk--Fredonia, NY.
A snow squall warning is in effect until 10:00 PM EST for I-290, I-90, I-990, I-190 near Buffalo, NY and I-90, US-20 near Dunkirk--Fredonia, NY and I-90, US-20 near Westfield, NY and US-20 near Silver Creek, NY.
January 22, 2026 at 2:11 AM
A snow squall warning is in effect until 10:00 PM EST for I-290, I-90, I-990, I-190 near Buffalo, NY and I-90, US-20 near Dunkirk--Fredonia, NY and I-90, US-20 near Westfield, NY and US-20 near Silver Creek, NY.
Widespread snow will arrive this afternoon and spread east through tonight. Expect a widespread 2-5 inches across WNY, and 3-8 east of Lake Ontario, with lesser amounts across the Finger Lakes Region. It will be windy with 40-45 mph gusts this afternoon and evening. #nywx
January 21, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Widespread snow will arrive this afternoon and spread east through tonight. Expect a widespread 2-5 inches across WNY, and 3-8 east of Lake Ontario, with lesser amounts across the Finger Lakes Region. It will be windy with 40-45 mph gusts this afternoon and evening. #nywx