Tracking Late Season Winter Storms

A moderate atmospheric river will continue to bring heavy snow over the Olympics, northern Cascades and northern Rockies Friday while heavy rain may bring flooding to coastal Oregon and Washington. A winter storm will continue to push across the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. Friday and Saturday with areas of heavy snow and high winds. Read More >

High Winds/Accumulating Snow/Flooding

Forecasts For The Black River

Forecast Peak Wind Gusts

Gale Warning For Lakes Erie And Ontario

High winds Friday and Friday night across western NY. Locally heavy snowfall is expected east of Lake Ontario Friday through Saturday, with the highest accumulations on the Tug Hill. Flooding will continue through Saturday on the Black River from Lowville to Watertown.

Continued snowmelt combined with additional rainfall is expected to cause the Black River at Watertown to reach minor flood stage, then possibly remain there right through this weekend.

Southerly Winds of 25 to 35 MPH with gusts as high as 60 MPH can be expected across Chautauqua County Friday morning, spreading into the Niagara Frontier by Friday Afternoon. Winds should begin diminishing on Saturday.

Strong winds can create hazardous waves which can capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, or alter course.