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Gale Warning
Issued: 11:52 PM Jan. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds to 40 knots and waves 15 to 19 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 11:50 PM Jan. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 10 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero expected. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Northern Erie, Genesee, Livingston, and Ontario Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM Friday to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... This is a potentially hazardous situation to be outdoors. If you must be outside, be sure to cover all exposed skin. Frostbite can occur in 30 minutes or less with apparent temperatures of 15 below zero or colder. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. &&
Winter Storm Watch
Issued: 11:50 PM Jan. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST FRIDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Lake effect snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations 4 to 9 inches in the most persistent lake snows south and east of Buffalo to southwest Genesee County, with 2 to 4 inches across the rest of the area. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow. Widespread heavy snow possible late Saturday night through Monday evening. Significant accumulations possible. * WHERE...Northern Erie and Genesee Counties. The greatest accumulations will be just south and east of Buffalo to southwest Genesee County during the lake effect snow today through Friday. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM EST Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult at times with snow covered roads and poor visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow will develop behind the Arctic front Thursday night with moderate accumulations expected east and northeast of the lake. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
Winter Weather Advisory
Issued: 11:50 PM Jan. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST FRIDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Lake effect snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations 4 to 9 inches in the most persistent lake snows south and east of Buffalo to southwest Genesee County, with 2 to 4 inches across the rest of the area. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow. Widespread heavy snow possible late Saturday night through Monday evening. Significant accumulations possible. * WHERE...Northern Erie and Genesee Counties. The greatest accumulations will be just south and east of Buffalo to southwest Genesee County during the lake effect snow today through Friday. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM EST Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult at times with snow covered roads and poor visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow will develop behind the Arctic front Thursday night with moderate accumulations expected east and northeast of the lake. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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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