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Winter Storm Watch, New York

Severe

Heavy snow with significant accumulations likely. Travel could be very difficult.

Ended Friday, January 23, 2026.

Replaced by the Winter Weather Advisory on Friday, January 23, 12:57 in the afternoon.

Replaced by the Lake Effect Snow Warning on Friday, January 23, 12:57 in the afternoon.

Replaced by the Winter Weather Advisory on Friday, January 23, 12:57 in the afternoon.

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Map of New York with this watch The Winter Storm Watch covers Buffalo, Rochester, Cheektowaga. I-86I-81I-88I-481I-79BuffaloRochesterTonawanda TownNEW YORKPENNSYLVANIALake ErieLake OntarioLake Huron50 mi I-86I-81I-88I-79BuffaloRochesterTonawanda TownNEW YORKPENNSYLVANIALake ErieLake OntarioLake Huron50 mi I-86I-81I-88BuffaloRochesterNEW YORKPENNSYLVANIALake ErieLake Ontario50 mi I-86I-81BuffaloNEW YORKLake Ontario100 mi
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Details from the National Weather Service

What
Heavy snow with significant accumulations likely.
Where
Niagara, Livingston, Ontario, and Allegany Counties.
When
From late Saturday night through Monday evening.
Impacts
Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

Updates

  1. Snow totals lowered from 8 to 16 inches to 5 to 10 inches. January 23, 2026
  2. Snow totals lowered from 2 to 3 feet to 8 to 16 inches. January 23, 2026
  3. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. January 22, 2026
  4. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. January 22, 2026
  5. Winter Storm Watch issued for Sunday overnight through Monday evening. January 22, 2026