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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Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1248 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
NYZ001-002-010-011-160600-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-251216T1200Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Buffalo, and
Batavia
1248 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 5
inches in the most persistent lake snows.
* WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Northern Erie, and Genesee Counties. The
greatest accumulations will be across the Buffalo Metro area,
southern Niagara, southwest Orleans, and western Genesee counties.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions with
reduced visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the
Monday evening commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Lake effect 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
NYZ012-085-160600-
/O.CON.KBUF.WW.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-251216T1200Z/
Wyoming-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Warsaw, Orchard Park, and Springville
1248 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 5
inches in the most persistent lake snows.
* WHERE...Wyoming and Southern Erie Counties. The greatest
accumulations will be from southern Erie County to the ridges of
western Wyoming County.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions with
reduced visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the
Monday evening commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Lake effect 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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Thomas
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
301 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
LEZ148-149-160415-
/O.CON.KCLE.SC.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-251216T0900Z/
Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
301 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 2 to 4 feet.
* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Geneva-on-the-
Lake OH to Ripley NY.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
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For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
101 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
LEZ020-160600-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0101.000000T0000Z-251216T0600Z/
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
101 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 knots.
* WHERE...The Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor.
* WHEN...Until 1 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
LEZ040-041-160600-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0101.000000T0000Z-251216T1000Z/
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
101 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 5 to 8 feet.
* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to
Buffalo.
* WHEN...Until 5 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
101 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
LOZ042-160600-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0101.000000T0000Z-251216T0900Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin
Beach-
101 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...West winds to 30 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet.
* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara
River to Hamlin Beach.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions
that could capsize or damage small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
101 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
LOZ043-160600-
/O.CON.KBUF.SC.Y.0101.000000T0000Z-251216T1500Z/
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
101 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 3 to 6 feet.
* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach
to Sodus Bay.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions
that could capsize or damage small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
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.
&&
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Burlington VT
201 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
NYZ026>031-034-035-087-VTZ001>011-016>021-161915-
Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Eastern Clinton-
Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin-Western Clinton-
Western Essex-Eastern Essex-Southwestern St. Lawrence-Grand Isle-
Western Franklin-Orleans-Essex-Western Chittenden-Lamoille-Caledonia-
Washington-Western Addison-Orange-Western Rutland-Eastern Franklin-
Eastern Chittenden-Eastern Addison-Eastern Rutland-Western Windsor-
Eastern Windsor-
201 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern New York, central
Vermont, northeast Vermont, northwest Vermont and southern Vermont.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
A strong storm system will bring widespread rain and gusty winds to
the region Thursday night into Friday. A cold front will change rain
back over to snow during the day Friday, with winds remaining gusty
into Friday night. Modest river rises are possible, though flooding
is not anticipated. Travel may be impacted, especially on Friday due
to snow and a potential flash freeze. Please stay tuned for later
updates on this impactful system.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
116 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
LEZ061-142>149-162>169-161830-
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-
Reno Beach to The Islands OH-The Islands to Vermilion OH-
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
Detroit River Lt. to Maumee Bay OH to Reno Beach OH beyond 5NM
offshoreline to US-Canadian border-
Reno Beach to The Islands OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Vermilion to Avon Point OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Avon Point to Willowick OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-Willowick to Geneva-on-the-
Lake OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-Canadian border-
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
116 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lake Erie.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
Gale-force winds across all of Lake Erie and low water levels in the
western basin are possible Thursday through Friday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
116 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
OHZ003-006>014-017>023-027>033-036>038-047-089-PAZ001>003-161830-
Lucas-Wood-Ottawa-Sandusky-Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-Geauga-
Ashtabula Inland-Hancock-Seneca-Huron-Medina-Summit-Portage-Trumbull-
Wyandot-Crawford-Richland-Ashland-Wayne-Stark-Mahoning-Marion-Morrow-
Holmes-Knox-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-Southern Erie-
116 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central Ohio, northeast
Ohio, northwest Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Wind chills as cold as 0 degrees to -10 degrees are expected this
evening. Wind chills will begin to rise to single digits overnight
with calm winds and continue rising throughout the day Tuesday.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1259 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
LEZ040-041-161800-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
1259 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Erie.
.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
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1259 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
LOZ042>045-062>065-161800-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence
River-
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River-
1259 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Ontario.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
Winds will increase Thursday from the south, veering to westerly
Friday behind a cold front. Winds may reach gale force both days.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1259 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
NYZ001-002-010>012-085-161800-
Niagara-Orleans-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Southern Erie-
1259 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
TUESDAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western 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.
Winter Weather Advisory.
.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.
Winter Weather Advisory.
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
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1259 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
NYZ003>005-013-014-019>021-161800-
Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Livingston-Ontario-Chautauqua-
Cattaraugus-Allegany-
1259 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western and north
central New York.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
A period of gusty winds are likely Thursday and into Friday, with
southerly gusts Thursday, and westerly gusts Friday potentially over
40 mph.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf
$$
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
$$
