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Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 9:01 PM Jan. 20, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet through tonight within the most persistent lake snows. Additional general accumulations of 3 to 6 inches area expected Wednesday and Wednesday night, with lake effect snow then expected to accumulate another 12 to 18 inches Thursday through Friday. Winds gusting as highs as 35 mph creating blowing and drifting snow and at times white out conditions. Snowfall rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour or higher in the most intense part of the band through tonight. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. The greatest snow accumulations will be across southern Jefferson County, extreme northern Oswego County, and Lewis County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to nearly impossible within the heaviest lake effect snowbands. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow band will slowly lift north tonight and weaken. Widespread light snow overspreads the area Wednesday, and then another round of accumulating lake effect snow is expected through Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Heavy lake effect snow will create dangerous to nearly impossible travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. &&
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
Issued: 8:47 PM Jan. 20, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds to 30 knots and waves 14 to 18 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 1 AM EST Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 8:47 PM Jan. 20, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds to 30 knots and waves 14 to 18 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 1 AM EST Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
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