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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1254 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

NYZ019-231800-
Chautauqua-
1254 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST
TUESDAY...

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...Monday through Saturday.

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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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
949 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

NYZ019-231500-
/O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260224T1100Z/
Chautauqua-
Including the cities of Jamestown
949 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations 8 to 12 inches in a
  narrow band along the Chautauqua Ridge. Snow accumulations will be
  much lower along the Lake Erie shore and farther inland near
  Jamestown, where only 2 to 4 inches is expected.

* WHERE...Chautauqua County. The greatest accumulations will focus
  in a narrow band along the Chautauqua Ridge.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult with snow covered roads and
  poor visibility at times. The hazardous conditions will impact the
  Monday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Widespread accumulating snow will create difficult travel conditions.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

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