Active Weather Alerts
Gale Warning
Issued: 8:17 AM Jan. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds to 35 knots and waves 14 to 18 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * 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: 5:51 AM Jan. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 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...From 10 AM this morning 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. 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. &&
Winter Storm Watch
Issued: 5:49 AM Jan. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches in the most persistent lake snows, mainly early this morning. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow with significant accumulations likely. * WHERE...Northern Erie and Genesee Counties. The greatest additional accumulations this morning will be from the Buffalo Southtowns to southern Genesee County. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult with snow covered roads. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute. 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. 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. Begin needed preparations at home or with your vehicle. Travel may become difficult, so plan accordingly. &&
Winter Weather Advisory
Issued: 5:49 AM Jan. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches in the most persistent lake snows, mainly early this morning. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow with significant accumulations likely. * WHERE...Northern Erie and Genesee Counties. The greatest additional accumulations this morning will be from the Buffalo Southtowns to southern Genesee County. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult with snow covered roads. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute. 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. 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. Begin needed preparations at home or with your vehicle. Travel may become difficult, so plan accordingly. &&
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