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Winter Weather Advisory, New York

Moderate

4 to 7 inches of snow in the most persistent lake snows. Travel will be difficult with snow covered roads and poor visibility.

Ended Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

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Places in this advisory

How much

Snow across the area
4 to 7 inches

Map

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Details from the National Weather Service

What
Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 4 to 7 inches in the most persistent lake snows.
Where
Wayne County. Most of the lake effect snow will focus in the far northeast end of the county near Red Creek and Wolcott, with minimal accumulation elsewhere.
When
Until 8 in the morning Wednesday.
Impacts
Travel will be difficult with snow covered roads and poor visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.

Updates

  1. Cancelled by the National Weather Service. March 18, 2026
  2. Ended for part of the area. March 17, 2026
  3. Snow totals raised from 2 to 5 inches to 4 to 7 inches. Extended to Wednesday, 8 in the morning. Area expanded. March 17, 2026
  4. Ended for part of the area. March 17, 2026
  5. Snow totals lowered from 4 to 7 inches to 2 to 5 inches. March 17, 2026
  6. Winter Weather Advisory issued for Monday evening through Tuesday evening. March 16, 2026