Light to moderate snow will develop today, and continue tonight. An arctic cold front may produce a few brief, heavy snow squalls and extremely hazardous travel tonight. Gusty winds and snow will then continue to produce hazardous travel conditions at times into Saturday.

Bitterly cold temperatures will continue through the weekend. If someone might have frostbite or hypothermia, seek medical attention immediately.

A widespread light to moderate snow will develop today and continue tonight with possible snow squalls creating poor visibility. Gusty winds will also produce blowing/drifting snow late this evening through Saturday. Dangerous wind chills are expected this weekend.

Light snow will develop Friday. Snow will become more widespread Friday night, with an arctic cold front possibly producing a few brief, heavy snow squalls and extremely hazardous travel. Gusty winds and snow will then continue to produce hazardous travel at times into Saturday.

A widespread light/moderate snow is expected Friday thru Saturday night, with a few snow squalls possible Friday night. Gusty winds will also produce blowing/drifting snow late Friday evening thru Saturday. Dangerous wind chills are forecast late Friday night thru Sunday morning.

An arctic airmass will move into the region behind a cold front late Friday, dropping temperatures down to the single digits and teens once again for the weekend into Monday. Dangerously cold wind chills are expected this weekend. An Extreme Cold Watch is in effect.

Widespread light to moderate snowfall is expected Friday and Friday night. A strong cold front will move across the region Friday night. Gusty winds and snow along and behind the front will produce hazardous travel conditions at times into Saturday.

Periods of light lake effect snow will persist south of Lake Ontario this afternoon through Thursday morning. Expect a fresh dusting to 2 inches of fluffy accumulation south of the lake, with most of that coming tonight through early Thursday morning.

Lake effect snow will bring additional snow accumulations today southeast of Lake Ontario. Little to no snow is expected elsewhere. #nywx

A snow squall warning is in effect until 6:00 PM EST for I-390, US-20 near Avon, NY and I-490 near Churchville, NY and I-90, I-490, I-590, I-390 near Rochester, NY and US-20 near Attica, NY.

A snow squall warning is in effect until 6:45 PM EST for I-81, US-11 near Syracuse, NY.

A snow squall warning is in effect until 4:30 PM EST for I-90 near Batavia, NY and I-290, I-90, I-990, I-190 near Buffalo, NY and US-20 near Attica, NY and US-20 near East Aurora, NY.

A snow squall warning is in effect until 5:00 PM EST for I-390, US-20 near Avon, NY and I-90 near Batavia, NY and I-490 near Churchville, NY and I-590, I-90, I-490, I-390 near Rochester, NY.

[2:56PM Radar] While overall accumulations will be minor in most areas, snow showers moving through the region are leading to poor visibilities and deteriorating road conditions. Be extra cautious and give yourself plenty of time if traveling this afternoon.

Lake enhanced snow will produce a few inches of accumulation this PM/Eve east of Lk Ontario. A more localized band of lake effect snow will then develop tonight through midday Wed southeast of Lake Ontario with moderate accumulations across portions of Wayne and N.Cayuga counties

After a slight warm-up during the work week, a cold front will cross the region late Friday. Behind this cold front, an Arctic airmass will move into the region, dropping temperatures down to the single digits and teens once again for the weekend into Monday.

All three of our official climate sites had quite the run of consecutive days without reaching temperatures of at least 20°F. This streak came to an end on 2/01/26, with all three locations surpassing the 20°F mark today.

All three of our official climate sites had quite the run of consecutive days without reaching temperatures of at least 20°F. This streak came to an end on 2/01/26, with all three locations surpassing the 20°F mark today.

After a nine day period of temperatures in the teens and colder, our region will return to afternoon temperatures reaching the 20s. Even still these values will be nearly 10 degrees below early February normal.

It will be bitterly cold again tonight. The coldest temperatures (5 below to 15 below zero) will be east of Lake Ontario. Elsewhere expect lows mainly in the single digits above zero, with readings a bit colder in the Southern Tier, and a little warmer near Lake Ontario.

Northwest flow of cold air over Lake Ontario today will yield a few fluffy inches of snow along the shoreline, with an inch or less farther inland. Activity diminishes through the afternoon hours.

Through the month of February below normal temperatures are favored.

Lake effect snow will continue this afternoon through tonight south of Lake Ontario, with additional accumulations of 1-4" expected, highest amounts from Niagara County east to Wayne County...highly localized areas may see higher amounts than forecast on the current map.

Persistent arctic air flow will be upon us this weekend with afternoon temperatures some 15 to 20 degrees below normal. Some modest relief next week with multiple days reaching into the 20s, though these values will still be well below normal.

Multiple bands of lake effect snow will continue south of Lake Ontario this morning, though accumulations will be minor.

Lake effect snow will continue through tonight south and southeast of Lake Ontario, with localized additional accumulations of 3-6" expected. East of Lake Erie only minor snowfall is expected.

Bitterly to dangerously cold wind chills will continue through Saturday morning. Cold Weather Advisories are in effect for Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany, and Lewis counties through 11 AM Saturday.

Dangerously cold wind chills this morning, with bitter wind chills lasting through the weekend. #nywx

Extreme Cold Warnings and Cold Weather Advisories are in effect for all of western and north central New York tonight through Friday morning. Dangerous wind chills of 15 below to 24 below zero across western New York, with 25 to 35 below zero across the North Country.

Lake effect snow has rapidly developed across the Niagara Frontier this morning. Snow bands will oscillate across the region through this evening. Expect rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Take it slow!

A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for all of western and north central New York from 7 PM tonight through 10 am Friday. Dangerous wind chills of 15 below to 20 below are expected across western New York and as cold as 30 below across north central New York. #nywx

A slow-moving lake snow band has drifted a bit further south and stalled across the city of Buffalo and the central/eastern suburbs, and will wobble in place through mid-evening before weakening. If driving, expect rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Take it slow!

There is a band of lake effect snow extending from Lake Erie into the the City of Buffalo and nearby Northtowns, which is slowly sinking southward. If you will driving early this evening, expect rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Take it slow!

A band of lake effect snow and additional blowing of the pre-existing snowpack northeast of Lake Erie will create locally hazardous travel conditions through this evening. Be prepared for sharply reduced visibilities and deteriorated road conditions in the area.

Another bitterly cold start to the day, with wind chill values well below zero for our region this morning. Lake effect snow will lift northward towards Watertown today, before settling southward towards Oswego County tonight.

A band of heavy lake effect snow has developed over the Rochester area. This band will drift east over the next few hours and produce a quick few inches of accumulation. Late night travelers should be prepared for very poor visibility and snow covered roads. #nywx

Snowfall tonight will be greatest off Lake Ontario. While snow amounts will be light east of Lake Erie, the added gusty winds and blowing snow will lead to snow covered roads in open spots and very poor visibilities through this evening.

A band of heavy lake effect snow across Grand Island and the western Northtowns, will move southeast through the City of Buffalo and the metro area over the next hour or so. Snowfall amounts of an inch are expected. Be aware of rapidly changing conditions and take it slow!

Within widespread blowing snow this afternoon, a lake effect snow band has set up across the City of Buffalo towards the Buffalo Airport this afternoon. If driving be prepared for rapidly changing driving conditions!

Snow today will be found greatest off Lake Ontario, especially Jefferson County. While snow amounts will be light east of Lake Erie, the added gusty winds and blowing snow will lead to snow covered roads in open spots and very poor visibilities.

Lake Effect Snow will continue through the week, with lake effect snow warnings in effect for counties southeast and east of Lake Ontario. Heaviest snow is likely to be centered upon Oswego County where 2 to 3 feet through Thursday is possible in most persistent bands.

A prolonged period of temperatures well below freezing will remain over our region this week. Occasional breezy winds will lead to bitterly cold wind chills and blowing/drifting snow. Lake effect snow will also continue downwind of Lake Ontario, which will be heavy at times.

Though the widespread snow has ended, lake enhanced snow will continue today across our region maintaining slippery snow covered roads. Winter Storm Warnings remain in effect today for portions of our region.

Bitterly Cold Wind Chills are expected tonight, with the coldest wind chill values found across SW NYS where a cold weather advisory is in effect tonight. Wind chills here may drop to as low as 24 below zero.

A lake effect snow warning is in effect from 7 AM Tuesday Morning through 7 PM Thursday Night for a band of heavy lake effect snow that will oscillate several times east and southeast of Lake Ontario. Great snow amounts (likely over a foot) are expected to be near Oswego County.

[2:26PM radar] Widespread snow across the region is causing poor travel conditions just about everywhere. With the snow expected to continue through tonight with bitterly cold temperatures, avoid any unnecessary travel. Be extra prepared if you must venture out.

[9:00AM Radar] Snow continues to spread northwards into the region this morning. While already quite slick, heavier snow south of the NY/PA border will make its way into our area during the afternoon and evening hours tonight with travel conditions further deteriorating.

A prolonged period of temperatures well below freezing will remain over our region through the week. A breeze at times will create bitterly cold wind chills. Bundle up throughout the week, and if your pets are outside make sure they have added protection from the cold. #nywx

A prolonged period of snow Today-Tonight for our region, transitioning to lake enhanced snow Monday. Winter Storm Warnings remain in effect for all of Western and North Central NY today through Monday.

Snow moving into the region Sunday & Sunday night will be the result of a large winter storm affecting a considerable portion of the lower 48. Winter conditions stretch from Texas/New Mexico to New England as seen in the map below from our national page at