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Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
Issued: 8:48 PM Jan. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. For the Gale Warning, west winds to 40 knots and waves 15 to 19 feet expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Wednesday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 7 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Wednesday. * 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. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. 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. 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. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 8:48 PM Jan. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. For the Gale Warning, west winds to 40 knots and waves 15 to 19 feet expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Wednesday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 7 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Wednesday. * 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. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. 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. 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. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 8:48 PM Jan. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet. For the Gale Warning, west winds to 40 knots and waves 15 to 19 feet expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Wednesday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 7 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Wednesday. * 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. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. 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. 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. &&
Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 5:49 PM Jan. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 3 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph creating blowing and drifting snow and at times white out conditions. * WHERE...Greatest snow amounts will be found near Watertown and Fort Drum areas and also southward to across the Tug Hill region. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible at times within lake effect snow. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday through Wednesday commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect snowband oscillation. Snowfall rates up to 4 inches per hour at times for the Tug Hill region Monday night through Tuesday night. Wind chill values zero to 10 below zero Monday night through Tuesday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Heavy accumulating lake effect snow will create dangerous to 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. &&
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