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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
151 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026

NYZ001-002-010>012-019>021-085-220700-
Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-
Allegany-Southern Erie-
151 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

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

   Winter Weather Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

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

   Winter Weather Advisory.

Arctic air returns Friday and remains through the weekend with
dangerously cold wind chills.

.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
145 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026

NYZ001-002-010>012-019>021-085-211900-
/O.NEW.KBUF.WW.Y.0006.260121T1700Z-260122T1200Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua-
Cattaraugus-Allegany-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, Batavia,
Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Wellsville, Orchard Park, and
Springville
145 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 5 inches.
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause blowing and drifting
  snow.

* WHERE...All of western New York.

* WHEN...From noon today to 7 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning
  commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited
visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

&&

$$

JM

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