Lake Effect Snow Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1248 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
NYZ006-160600-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0012.000000T0000Z-251216T1800Z/
Oswego-
Including the cities of Oswego
1248 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 8
to 12 inches in the most persistent lake snows across the far
northern portion of the county, with 3 to 6 inches elsewhere.
* WHERE...Oswego County. Greatest additional accumulations will be
over the far northern portion of the county.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult with snow covered roads
and poor visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the
Monday morning and evening commutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1248 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
NYZ007-008-160600-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0013.000000T0000Z-251216T1800Z/
Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville
1248 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 8
to 16 inches in the most persistent lake snows over southern
Jefferson County and the northwest portion of the Tug Hill Plateau.
* WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis Counties. The greatest accumulations
will be across southern Jefferson County and the northwest portion
of the Tug Hill Plateau.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult with deep snow cover roads
and very poor visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the
Monday evening commute. Significant impacts are possible on
Interstate 81 this evening between Mannsville and Watertown.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
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Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
101 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
LOZ044-160600-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0101.000000T0000Z-251216T1500Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
101 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet.
* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Sodus Bay to
Mexico Bay.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions
that could capsize or damage small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
101 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
LOZ045-160600-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0101.000000T0000Z-251216T1500Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint
Lawrence River-
101 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet.
* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Mexico Bay
to the Saint Lawrence River.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions
that could capsize or damage small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Burlington VT
201 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
NYZ026>031-034-035-087-VTZ001>011-016>021-161915-
Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Eastern Clinton-
Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin-Western Clinton-
Western Essex-Eastern Essex-Southwestern St. Lawrence-Grand Isle-
Western Franklin-Orleans-Essex-Western Chittenden-Lamoille-Caledonia-
Washington-Western Addison-Orange-Western Rutland-Eastern Franklin-
Eastern Chittenden-Eastern Addison-Eastern Rutland-Western Windsor-
Eastern Windsor-
201 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern New York, central
Vermont, northeast Vermont, northwest Vermont and southern Vermont.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
A strong storm system will bring widespread rain and gusty winds to
the region Thursday night into Friday. A cold front will change rain
back over to snow during the day Friday, with winds remaining gusty
into Friday night. Modest river rises are possible, though flooding
is not anticipated. Travel may be impacted, especially on Friday due
to snow and a potential flash freeze. Please stay tuned for later
updates on this impactful system.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1259 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
LOZ042>045-062>065-161800-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence
River-
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River-
1259 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Ontario.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
Winds will increase Thursday from the south, veering to westerly
Friday behind a cold front. Winds may reach gale force both days.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1259 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
NYZ006>008-161800-
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
1259 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
TUESDAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central New York.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Lake Effect Snow Warning.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Lake Effect Snow Warning.
A period of gusty winds are likely Thursday and into Friday, with
southerly gusts Thursday, and westerly gusts Friday potentially over
40 mph.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service New York NY
645 AM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
ANZ331-332-335-338-340-345-350-353-355-161145-
Long Island Sound East of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY to the
Mouth of the Connecticut River-
Long Island Sound East of the Mouth of the Connecticut River-
Long Island Sound West of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY-
New York Harbor-Peconic and Gardiners Bays-
South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay-
Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm-
Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 nm-
Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 nm-
645 AM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
Gale conditions are expected Thursday night into Friday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.
Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.
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