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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
128 AM EST Mon Jan 19 2026

NYZ012-019-020-200630-
Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-
128 AM EST Mon Jan 19 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
3 PM EST WEDNESDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM
EST TUESDAY...

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 Storm Warning.
   Cold Weather Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

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

   Winter Storm Warning.
   Cold Weather Advisory.

Another round of accumulating lake effect snows Thursday through
Friday, and potentially turning much colder again into the weekend.

.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 - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
109 AM EST Mon Jan 19 2026

NYZ012-019>021-192000-
/O.NEW.KBUF.CW.Y.0001.260120T0300Z-260120T1800Z/
Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Allegany-
Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, and Wellsville
109 AM EST Mon Jan 19 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM
EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero possible.

* WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero will
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This is a potentially hazardous situation to be outdoors. If you
must be outside, be sure to cover all exposed skin. Frostbite can
occur in 30 minutes or less with apparent temperatures of 15 below
zero or colder.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

&&

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SJW

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
103 AM EST Mon Jan 19 2026

NYZ012-019-020-085-191815-
/O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0002.260119T1200Z-260121T2000Z/
Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park,
and Springville
103 AM EST Mon Jan 19 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
3 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow
  accumulations 1 to 2 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph
  creating blowing and drifting snow and at times white out
  conditions.

* WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie
  Counties. Greatest snow accumulation across the northern
  Chautauqua Ridge, Boston Hills and Buffalo Southtowns.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 3 PM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel
  treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel will be very
  difficult in deep snow covered roads. Areas of blowing snow will
  significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will
  impact the Monday evening through the Wednesday morning commutes.
  Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power
  outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect lake snowband to oscillate with
  varying intensities and snowfall amounts over the area. Snowfall
  rates 2 inches per hour Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning.
  Wind chill values five to 15 below zero Monday night through
  Tuesday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

&&

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SJW

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