Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1246 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
NYZ001-002-010-011-180730-
/O.UPG.KBUF.WS.A.0001.260119T0000Z-260121T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.WS.W.0002.260118T1800Z-260121T2100Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, and
Batavia
1246 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 4 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow
accumulations 10 to 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph
creating blowing and drifting snow and at times white out
conditions.
* WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Northern Erie, and Genesee Counties.
Greatest snow accumulation will be found across southern Niagara,
southwestern Orleans, northern Erie and western Genesee counties.
* WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 4 PM EST Wednesday. Significant snow
accumulation will occur Sunday night through Monday, and again
Tuesday into Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel
treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel will be very
difficult in deep snow covered roads. The hazardous conditions
will impact the Monday morning through the Wednesday morning
commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated
power outages.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect snowband oscillate with varying
intensities and snowfall amounts over the area. Snowfall rates 2
inches per hour Sunday night through Monday, and again Tuesday
through Tuesday evening. Wind chill values zero to 10 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1246 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
NYZ006>008-180730-
/O.UPG.KBUF.WS.A.0001.260119T0000Z-260121T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.WS.W.0002.260118T1200Z-260121T2100Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260118T0600Z/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
1246 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 4 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow
accumulations 1 to 3 inches. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy
snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 4
feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph creating blowing and
drifting snow and at times white out conditions.
* WHERE...For the Winter Weather Advisory greatest snow amounts on
the Tug Hill Plateau. For the Winter Storm Warning greatest snow
amounts will be found near Watertown and Fort Drum areas southward
to across the Tug Hill region.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 AM EST Sunday. For
the Winter Storm Warning, from 7 AM Sunday to 4 PM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...For the Winter Storm Warning, travel will be very
difficult to impossible at times. The hazardous conditions could
impact the Monday morning and through Wednesday commutes. Gusty
winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect snowband oscillation. Snowfall rates
up to 4 inches per hour at times for the Tug Hill region Monday
night through Tuesday night. Wind chill values zero to 10 below
zero Monday night through Tuesday night.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous to impossible
travel conditions.
Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited
visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1246 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
NYZ012-019-020-085-180730-
/O.UPG.KBUF.WS.A.0001.260119T0000Z-260121T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.WS.W.0002.260119T1200Z-260121T2100Z/
Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Warsaw, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park,
and Springville
1246 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 4 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow
accumulations 10 to 20 inches. 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 Monday to 4 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.
&&
$$
Thomas/Reynolds
Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
229 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
PAZ004>006-010-011-017-180000-
/O.CON.KCTP.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260118T0000Z/
Warren-McKean-Potter-Elk-Cameron-Clearfield-
Including the cities of Emporium, Clearfield, Warren, Bradford,
Ridgway, DuBois, St. Marys, and Coudersport
229 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch.
* WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road
conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A line of snow squalls will move through this
afternoon and may lead to rapid reductions in visibility and a
quick accumulation on roadways. Motorists should be alert for
changing conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
weather.gov/StateCollege
Bauco
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
214 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
NYZ009-180600-
/O.CON.KBGM.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260118T0600Z/
Northern Oneida-
Including the cities of Boonville
214 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch.
* WHERE...Northern Oneida County.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers will continue this
evening, a few could be heavy at times.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.
&&
$$
MJM
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1246 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
NYZ006>008-180730-
/O.UPG.KBUF.WS.A.0001.260119T0000Z-260121T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBUF.WS.W.0002.260118T1200Z-260121T2100Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260118T0600Z/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
1246 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 4 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow
accumulations 1 to 3 inches. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy
snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 4
feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph creating blowing and
drifting snow and at times white out conditions.
* WHERE...For the Winter Weather Advisory greatest snow amounts on
the Tug Hill Plateau. For the Winter Storm Warning greatest snow
amounts will be found near Watertown and Fort Drum areas southward
to across the Tug Hill region.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 AM EST Sunday. For
the Winter Storm Warning, from 7 AM Sunday to 4 PM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...For the Winter Storm Warning, travel will be very
difficult to impossible at times. The hazardous conditions could
impact the Monday morning and through Wednesday commutes. Gusty
winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect snowband oscillation. Snowfall rates
up to 4 inches per hour at times for the Tug Hill region Monday
night through Tuesday night. Wind chill values zero to 10 below
zero Monday night through Tuesday night.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous to impossible
travel conditions.
Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited
visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving.
&&
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
238 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
LEZ146>149-180345-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0006.260117T2000Z-260119T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.GL.A.0002.260119T1200Z-260120T0600Z/
Avon Point to Willowick OH-Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-
Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
238 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
knots and waves 4 to 7 feet expected. For the Gale Watch,
southwest winds 30 to 40 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and
waves 7 to 12 feet possible.
* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Avon Point OH
to Ripley NY.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST Monday.
For the Gale Watch, from Monday morning through late Monday
night.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. The strong
winds will likely cause significant shifting of newly formed
ice, which can pose navigational difficulties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1256 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
LEZ040-041-180200-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260119T1100Z/
/O.EXB.KBUF.GL.A.0002.260119T1200Z-260120T1200Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
1256 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
knots and waves 6 to 9 feet. For the Gale Watch, west winds to
35 knots and waves 10 to 14 feet possible.
* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to
Buffalo.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST Monday.
For the Gale Watch, from Monday morning through Tuesday
morning.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1256 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
LOZ042-180200-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260119T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0002.260119T1200Z-260121T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
1256 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds to 30
knots and waves 5 to 8 feet. For the Gale Watch, west winds to
40 knots and waves 11 to 15 feet possible.
* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara
River to Hamlin Beach.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST Monday.
For the Gale Watch, from Monday morning through late Tuesday
night.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1256 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
LOZ043>045-180200-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0004.260118T0000Z-260119T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0002.260119T1200Z-260121T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
1256 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
knots and waves 6 to 9 feet expected. For the Gale Watch, west
winds to 40 knots and waves 15 to 19 feet possible.
* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach
to the Saint Lawrence River.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to
7 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday morning
through late Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
&&
$$
Gale Watch
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
238 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
LEZ061-145-165>169-180345-
/O.NEW.KCLE.GL.A.0002.260119T1200Z-260120T0600Z/
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-Vermilion to Avon Point OH-
Vermilion to Avon Point OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Avon Point to Willowick OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-Willowick to Geneva-on-the-
Lake OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border-Geneva-on-
the-Lake to Conneaut OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
238 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and
waves 10 to 15 feet possible.
* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion to
Avon Point OH, and the open waters of Lake Erie from Vermilion
OH to Buffalo NY.
* WHEN...From Monday morning through late Monday night.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves
which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. The
strong winds will likely cause significant shifting of newly
formed ice, which can pose navigational difficulties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
Sullivan
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
238 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
LEZ146>149-180345-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0006.260117T2000Z-260119T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCLE.GL.A.0002.260119T1200Z-260120T0600Z/
Avon Point to Willowick OH-Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-
Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
238 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
knots and waves 4 to 7 feet expected. For the Gale Watch,
southwest winds 30 to 40 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and
waves 7 to 12 feet possible.
* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Avon Point OH
to Ripley NY.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST Monday.
For the Gale Watch, from Monday morning through late Monday
night.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. The strong
winds will likely cause significant shifting of newly formed
ice, which can pose navigational difficulties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1256 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
LEZ040-041-180200-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260119T1100Z/
/O.EXB.KBUF.GL.A.0002.260119T1200Z-260120T1200Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
1256 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
knots and waves 6 to 9 feet. For the Gale Watch, west winds to
35 knots and waves 10 to 14 feet possible.
* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to
Buffalo.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST Monday.
For the Gale Watch, from Monday morning through Tuesday
morning.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1256 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
LOZ042-180200-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260119T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0002.260119T1200Z-260121T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
1256 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds to 30
knots and waves 5 to 8 feet. For the Gale Watch, west winds to
40 knots and waves 11 to 15 feet possible.
* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara
River to Hamlin Beach.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST Monday.
For the Gale Watch, from Monday morning through late Tuesday
night.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1256 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
LOZ043>045-180200-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0004.260118T0000Z-260119T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0002.260119T1200Z-260121T0600Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
1256 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
knots and waves 6 to 9 feet expected. For the Gale Watch, west
winds to 40 knots and waves 15 to 19 feet possible.
* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach
to the Saint Lawrence River.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to
7 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday morning
through late Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1256 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
LOZ062>065-180200-
/O.CON.KBUF.GL.A.0002.260119T1200Z-260121T0600Z/
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence
River-
1256 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...West winds to 40 knots and waves 15 to 20 feet possible.
* WHERE...The open waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara River
to the Saint Lawrence River.
* WHEN...From Monday morning through late Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
&&
$$
Reynolds
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
325 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
LEZ061-145>149-165>169-182030-
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-Vermilion to Avon Point OH-
Avon Point to Willowick OH-Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-
on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
Vermilion to Avon Point OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Avon Point to Willowick OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-Willowick to Geneva-on-the-
Lake OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-Canadian border-
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
325 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lake Erie.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Periodic heavy freezing spray is possible tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Gale Watch.
In addition, periodic heavy freezing spray is possible on Sunday
through Thursday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
325 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
OHZ012-014-089-PAZ001-002-182030-
Lake-Ashtabula Inland-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-
Southern Erie-
325 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Ohio and northwest
Pennsylvania.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Minimum wind chills near 5 degrees to -5 degrees are expected around
daybreak Sunday.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
A prolonged period of cold weather is expected Sunday through
Tuesday night. The coldest wind chills are expected around daybreak
Tuesday, when wind chill values should be near -10 degrees to -20
degrees. A Cold Weather Advisory will likely be needed.
Periodic lake-effect snow may impact communities along and near the
Lake Erie shore on Sunday through Tuesday. Up to several inches of
snow accumulation are possible during that time period.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
325 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
OHZ003-006>011-013-017>023-027>033-036>038-047-PAZ003-182030-
Lucas-Wood-Ottawa-Sandusky-Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-Geauga-Hancock-
Seneca-Huron-Medina-Summit-Portage-Trumbull-Wyandot-Crawford-
Richland-Ashland-Wayne-Stark-Mahoning-Marion-Morrow-Holmes-Knox-
325 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central Ohio, northeast
Ohio, northwest Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Minimum wind chills near 5 degrees to -5 degrees are expected around
daybreak Sunday.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
A prolonged period of cold weather is expected Sunday through
Tuesday night. The coldest wind chills are expected around daybreak
Tuesday, when wind chill values should be near -10 degrees to -20
degrees. A Cold Weather Advisory will likely be needed.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service State College PA
236 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
PAZ004>006-010-011-017-181945-
Warren-McKean-Potter-Elk-Cameron-Clearfield-
236 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Pennsylvania.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to
weather.gov/StateCollege on the internet for more
information about the following hazards.
Winter Weather Advisory.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
Wind chills as low as -10F to -20F are likely Monday night into
Tuesday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters are encouraged to report significant hazardous weather.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
225 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
NYZ009-181930-
Northern Oneida-
225 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central New York.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon 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...Sunday through Friday.
Very cold wind chills of 5 to 15 below zero are expected Monday night
into Tuesday morning as an arctic air mass arrives over the area.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. Please relay
any information about severe weather to the NWS.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
225 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
NYZ057-062-PAZ039-040-043-044-047-048-072-181930-
Delaware-Sullivan-Susquehanna-Northern Wayne-Wyoming-Lackawanna-
Luzerne-Pike-Southern Wayne-
225 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central New York and
northeast Pennsylvania.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Light snow develops late tonight as a coastal storm slides by the
area. Roads may be snow covered and slippery late at night.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
Periods of snow continue on Sunday from the coastal low centered off
the DELMARVA Peninsula. Untreated roads and surfaces may be snow
covered and slick. A general 1 to 3 inches of snow accumulation is
possible. If you are planning to travel be sure to monitor the latest
forecast information for updates.
Very cold wind chills of 5 to 15 below zero are expected Monday night
into Tuesday morning as an arctic air mass arrives over the area.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. Please relay
any information about severe weather to the NWS.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
112 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
LEZ040-041-181815-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
112 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Erie.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Gale Watch.
Heavy Freezing Spray is possible Monday night through Tuesday night.
.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
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
112 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
LOZ042>045-062>065-181815-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence
River-
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River-
112 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Ontario.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Gale Watch.
Heavy Freezing Spray is possible Monday night through Tuesday night.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
112 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
NYZ001-002-010-011-181815-
Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee-
112 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 4 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western New York.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Winter Storm Warning.
Strong winds combined with a very cold airmass will produce
dangerously cold wind chills Monday night through Tuesday 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
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
112 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
NYZ003>005-013-014-021-181815-
Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Livingston-Ontario-Allegany-
112 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western and north
central New York.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
Along and behind an arctic front Monday and Monday evening winds may
gust up to 40 mph.
Elevated winds remain Monday night through Tuesday that with a very
cold airmass will produce dangerously cold wind chills Monday night
through Tuesday morning.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
112 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
NYZ006>008-181815-
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
112 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 4 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central New York.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon 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...Sunday through Friday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Winter Storm Warning.
Strong winds combined with a very cold airmass will produce
dangerously cold wind chills Monday night through Tuesday 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
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
112 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
NYZ012-019-020-085-181815-
Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
112 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 4 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western New York.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Winter Storm Warning.
Strong winds combined with a very cold airmass will produce
dangerously cold wind chills Monday night through Tuesday morning.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf
$$
