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Winter Storm Watch, New York

Severe

7 inches of snow or more possible in the most persistent lake snows, gusts up to 45 mph. Travel could be very difficult with snow covered roads and poor visibility.

Ended Wednesday, November 26, 2025.

Replaced by the Lake Effect Snow Warning on Wednesday, November 26, 12:51 in the afternoon.

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Places in this watch

How much

Wind gusts
Up to 45 mph

Map

Map of New York with this watch The Winter Storm Watch covers Newark, Gananda, Wellsville. I-86I-390I-81I-90I-190NewarkGanandaWellsvilleAlfredNEW YORKPENNSYLVANIALake ErieLake Ontario20 mi I-86I-390I-81I-90NewarkGanandaWellsvilleNEW YORKPENNSYLVANIALake Ontario25 mi I-86I-390I-81NewarkGanandaWellsvilleNEW YORKPENNSYLVANIALake Ontario50 mi I-86I-390NewarkGanandaNEW YORKLake Ontario50 mi
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Details from the National Weather Service

What
Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 7 inches or more possible in the most persistent lake snows. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph resulting in blowing and drifting snow.
Where
Wayne and Northern Cayuga Counties.
When
From Thursday evening through Saturday morning.
Impacts
Travel could be very difficult with snow covered roads and poor visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact Thanksgiving holiday travel. Gusty winds could down tree branches and cause isolated power outages.

Updates

  1. Area expanded. November 26, 2025
  2. Winter Storm Watch issued for Thursday evening through Saturday morning. November 25, 2025