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Location: Akron, NY
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Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 12:08 AM Jan. 24, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 7 PM
EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 10 to 15
inches.

* WHERE...Niagara, Northern Erie, and Genesee Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

Consider delaying travel. If you must travel, drive with extreme
caution. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of
you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden
braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when
making turns.

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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 11:51 PM Jan. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds to 30 knots and waves 10 to 14 feet
expected.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara
River to Hamlin Beach and nearshore waters of Lake Ontario
from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions
that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

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Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 6:09 PM Jan. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 15 to 20 below zero
expected.

* WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Northern Erie, and Genesee Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero will
cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

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.

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