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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
201 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026

NYZ010-011-019-020-230715-
Northern Erie-Genesee-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-
201 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST FRIDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

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...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 Weather Advisory.
   Winter Storm Watch.

Very cold temperatures will drop wind chills to well below zero
Friday night through Saturday.

.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
650 PM EST Thu Jan 22 2026

NYZ019-020-231515-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260123T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0002.260125T0600Z-260127T0000Z/
Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-
Including the cities of Jamestown and Olean
650 PM EST Thu Jan 22 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST FRIDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow and blowing snow. Additional snow
  accumulations 4 to 8 inches in the most persistent lake snows.
  Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce blowing and drifting
  snow.

Widespread heavy snow possible late Saturday night through Monday
evening. Significant accumulations possible.

* WHERE...Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. The greatest
  accumulations will focus across western Chautauqua and far
  northwest Cattaraugus counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM EST Friday. For
  the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday
  evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling,
be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

Begin needed preparations at home or with your vehicle. Travel may
become difficult, so plan accordingly.

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
650 PM EST Thu Jan 22 2026

NYZ019-020-231515-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260123T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.WS.A.0002.260125T0600Z-260127T0000Z/
Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-
Including the cities of Jamestown and Olean
650 PM EST Thu Jan 22 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST FRIDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow and blowing snow. Additional snow
  accumulations 4 to 8 inches in the most persistent lake snows.
  Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce blowing and drifting
  snow.

Widespread heavy snow possible late Saturday night through Monday
evening. Significant accumulations possible.

* WHERE...Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. The greatest
  accumulations will focus across western Chautauqua and far
  northwest Cattaraugus counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM EST Friday. For
  the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday
  evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling,
be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

Begin needed preparations at home or with your vehicle. Travel may
become difficult, so plan accordingly.

&&

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
650 PM EST Thu Jan 22 2026

NYZ012-019>021-085-231515-
/O.CON.KBUF.CW.Y.0002.260123T1800Z-260124T1500Z/
Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Allegany-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Wellsville,
Orchard Park, and Springville
650 PM EST Thu Jan 22 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 10 AM
EST SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Southern Erie and Wyoming counties and the western
  Southern Tier.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 10 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero will
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
  Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
  exposed to these temperatures.

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.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

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