BUFFALERT

Winter Storm Watch issued January 22 at 1:58AM EST until January 26 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Headline

Winter Storm Watch issued January 22 at 1:58AM EST until January 26 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Description

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow and blowing snow today through
Friday. Additional snow accumulations 8 to 14 inches in the most
persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will
produce significant blowing and drifting snow.

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

* WHERE...Wyoming and Southern Erie Counties.

* WHEN...For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, until 1 PM EST Friday.
For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through
Monday evening.

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

Instructions

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

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.

Additional Details

TypeAlert
PhenomenaWinter Storm
SeverityWatch
Event CodeWSA
AreaWyoming; Southern Erie
SentThursday, January 22, 2026 1:58 AM EST
ExpiresThursday, January 22, 2026 2:00 PM EST
SenderNWS Buffalo NY
Idurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.166e525bfbc6cbe41a725c09f051d7b456dff791.001.1