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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
130 PM EST Thu Jan 1 2026

NYZ012-019-020-085-020700-
/O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260103T0300Z/
Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park,
and Springville
130 PM EST Thu Jan 1 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 8 to
  14 inches.

* WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie
  Counties. The greatest additional accumulations will be across the
  Chautauqua Ridge and Boston Hills.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult with snow covered roads
  and poor visibilities at times. The hazardous conditions will
  impact the Friday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

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Thomas

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
100 PM EST Thu Jan 1 2026

NYZ012-019-020-085-021800-
Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
100 PM EST Thu Jan 1 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST FRIDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western New York.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Storm Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Storm Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf

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