Active Weather Alerts
Snow Squall Warning
Issued: 7:17 PM Jan. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...A SNOW SQUALL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM EST FOR SOUTHWESTERN WAYNE...NORTHEASTERN LIVINGSTON...SOUTHEASTERN ORLEANS...NORTHEASTERN GENESEE...MONROE AND NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COUNTIES... At 216 PM EST, a few dangerous snow squalls were located over Irondequoit, moving northeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...Intense bursts of heavy snow. Gusty winds leading to blowing snow and rapidly falling visibility. Wind gusts up to 35 mph. SOURCE...Radar and webcams. IMPACT...Travel will become difficult and potentially dangerous within minutes. This includes the following highways... Interstate 390 between exits 11 and 12. Interstate 90 between exits 45 and 47. Locations impacted include... Rochester, Greece, Irondequoit, Chili, Brockport, East Rochester, Hilton, Webster, Fairport, and Brighton. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow Down! Rapid changes in visibility and road conditions are expected with this dangerous snow squall. Be alert for sudden whiteout conditions. Reduce speed and turn on headlights! During snow squalls, the visibility may suddenly drop to near zero in whiteout conditions. && SNOW SQUALL...OBSERVED
Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 5:17 PM Jan. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 10 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 15 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 15 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: 3:02 PM Jan. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Widespread heavy snow possible late Saturday night through Monday evening. Significant accumulations possible. * WHERE...The Genesee Valley and northern Finger Lakes. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel may be very difficult with snow covered roads and poor visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Begin needed preparations at home or with your vehicle. Travel may become difficult, so plan accordingly. &&
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