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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
105 AM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

NYZ005>008-261900-
/O.NEW.KBUF.LE.W.0002.260127T1200Z-260130T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260127T1200Z/
Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Fair Haven, Oswego, Watertown, and
Lowville
105 AM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY...
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO 7 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, periods of snow and lake
  enhanced snow. Additional snow accumulations 4 to 7 inches across
  Oswego and northern Cayuga counties, and 2 to 4 inches across
  Jefferson and Lewis counties today through tonight.

For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, heavy lake effect snow expected.
Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet possible in the most persistent
lake snows across Oswego County, with 8 to 14 inches possible across
far northern Cayuga, southern Jefferson, and far western Lewis
counties.

* WHERE...Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Jefferson, and Lewis Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 AM EST Tuesday. For
  the Lake Effect Snow Warning, from 7 AM Tuesday to 7 PM EST
  Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow will oscillate north and
  south multiple times Tuesday through Thursday. This will bring
  very changeable conditions, and also allow for cleanup between
  rounds of lake effect snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Heavy 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.

Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions.

Consider delaying travel. If you must travel, drive with extreme
caution. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of
you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden
braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when
making turns.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
108 AM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

NYZ006>008-270615-
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
108 AM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY...
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO 7 PM EST
THURSDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central 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.

.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.
   Lake Effect Snow Warning.

Wind chills may drop to 20 below zero or colder again Thursday night
through Friday morning.

.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
105 AM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

NYZ005>008-261900-
/O.NEW.KBUF.LE.W.0002.260127T1200Z-260130T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260127T1200Z/
Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Fair Haven, Oswego, Watertown, and
Lowville
105 AM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY...
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO 7 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, periods of snow and lake
  enhanced snow. Additional snow accumulations 4 to 7 inches across
  Oswego and northern Cayuga counties, and 2 to 4 inches across
  Jefferson and Lewis counties today through tonight.

For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, heavy lake effect snow expected.
Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet possible in the most persistent
lake snows across Oswego County, with 8 to 14 inches possible across
far northern Cayuga, southern Jefferson, and far western Lewis
counties.

* WHERE...Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Jefferson, and Lewis Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 AM EST Tuesday. For
  the Lake Effect Snow Warning, from 7 AM Tuesday to 7 PM EST
  Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow will oscillate north and
  south multiple times Tuesday through Thursday. This will bring
  very changeable conditions, and also allow for cleanup between
  rounds of lake effect snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Heavy 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.

Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions.

Consider delaying travel. If you must travel, drive with extreme
caution. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of
you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden
braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when
making turns.

&&

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