Winter Storm Warnings
December 29 2025
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 3 feet.
Winds gusting as high as 65 mph Monday decreasing to around 45 mph
Tuesday creating blowing and drifting snow and whiteout conditions.
* WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie
Counties.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions with snow and blowing snow are
expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially
life-threatening through Tuesday. Travel will remain very
difficult with hazardous conditions from lake effect snow
continuing to impact travel through the week.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is expected oscillate
several times downwind of Lake Erie this week. Forecast snowfall
amounts could be much higher where lake bands persist during this
long duration event.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 3 feet.
Winds gusting as high as 55 mph Monday into Tuesday creating
blowing and drifting snow and whiteout conditions.
* WHERE...Wayne and Northern Cayuga Counties.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected making travel very
difficult at times Monday night into Tuesday. The hazardous
conditions from lake effect snow will continue to impact travel
through the week.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall and strongest winds
expected tonight through Tuesday evening with lingering lake snows
continuing through mid-week.
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2
to 5 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as
high as 75 mph.
* WHERE...Northern Erie and Genesee Counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Periods of whiteout conditions Monday afternoon and
evening with strong winds and blowing snow significantly reduce
visibility and making travel difficult through the evening commute.
* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 5 to 9
inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as
55 mph.
* WHERE...Allegany County. The highest amounts across north and west
portions of the county.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
will impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Forecast snowfall amounts could be higher
where lake bands persist during this long duration event.
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 3
to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.
* WHERE...Monroe County.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. Areas of blowing snow will
significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will
impact the evening commute tonight and the Tuesday morning commute.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet.
Winds gusting as high as 60 mph Monday decreasing to 50 mph
Tuesday creating blowing and drifting snow along with whiteout
conditions at times.
* WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. Greatest snow
accumulation expected south of Watertown and Fort Drum.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected starting late Monday
afternoon continuing into Tuesday and will make travel treacherous
and potentially life-threatening. Travel will remain very
difficult with hazardous conditions from lake effect snow
continuing to impact travel through the week.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is expected oscillate
several times downwind of Lake Ontario this week. Forecast
snowfall amounts could be much higher where lake bands persist
during this long duration event.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 to
2 feet, with localized amounts of up to 3 feet. Winds gusting as
high as 50 mph will create widespread blowing snow, which could
significantly reduce visibility.
* WHERE...Madison, Northern Oneida, Onondaga, and Southern Oneida
Counties.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of
blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
conditions could impact this evening's commute, as well as the
Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down
tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour
possible, with up to 3 inches per hour possible during the
overnight hours tonight into Tuesday morning. Widespread blowing
snow could create whiteout conditions.
* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between
3 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will create
blowing snow, which could reduce visibility.
* WHERE...Steuben County.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Areas of blowing snow could
reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact morning
and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7
inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will create blowing snow,
which could reduce visibility.
* WHERE...Chenango, Cortland, Otsego, and Southern Cayuga Counties.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Areas of blowing snow could
reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the
morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree
branches.
* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph
expected. The strongest wind gusts will be along the Lake Erie
shoreline and near Downtown Buffalo.
* WHERE...Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Genesee, Wyoming, and
Chautauqua Counties.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Shallow rooted trees in a
saturated ground will be more susceptible to falling. Travel will
be extremely difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts in excess of 75 mph have already
been observed early this afternoon. Winds will remain strong
before gradually decreasing to 60 to 65 mph late this afternoon.
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
* WHERE...Jefferson County.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Scattered power outages are expected. Shallow rooted trees in a
saturated ground will be more susceptible to falling. Travel will
be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
* WHAT...Significant lakeshore flooding expected.
* WHERE...Niagara, Erie, and Chautauqua counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...The rapid rise in water levels will result in
lakeshore flooding along the Lake Erie and Upper Niagara River
shores. Along the Lake Erie shore, flooding is likely along
Route 5 in Hamburg, Buffalo Harbor and Canalside, Dunkirk
Harbor, and other flood prone locations. Along the Upper
Niagara River, flooding is likely to affect Grand Island and
Cayuga Island. Very high wave action will also result in
significant shoreline erosion.
* WHAT...Southwest winds to 50 knots and waves 15 to 20 feet
expected.
* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to
Buffalo.
* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 9 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize
or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* WHAT...West winds to 50 knots and waves 20 to 25 feet expected.
* WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario from
Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to midnight EST tonight.
* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize
or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* WHAT...Southwest winds to 50 knots and waves 18 to 23 feet
expected.
* WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario from the
Niagara River to Hamlin Beach.
* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 9 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize
or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts over 45 mph possible.
* WHERE...Berkshire County.
* WHEN...From this evening through late Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Isolated to scattered power outages are possible. Travel could be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Westerly winds increase this evening across
Berkshire county where confidence continues to increase for wind
gusts to be greater than 45 mph.
New York State is currently facing multiple hazardous weather conditions. Dense fog advisories and special weather statements have been issued for areas including New York City and Long Island, with visibility reduced to a quarter mile in places, making driving perilous. Northern St. Lawrence County is under a wind advisory, expecting gusts up to 50 mph that may blow around unsecured objects, potentially causing power outages. Jefferson and the Eastern Lake Ontario Region, including the Tug Hill Plateau, are under winter storm warnings with anticipated heavy snowfall of 2 to 3 feet and winds up to 60 mph creating whiteout conditions, making travel potentially life-threatening. Ice storm warnings for significant icing have been issued for Fulton, Hamilton, Warren, northern Saratoga, and Montgomery Counties, with the possibility of very slippery sidewalks, roads, and bridges. Areas to be highly impacted include Watertown, Fort Drum, and the Thousand Islands. Residents are urged to avoid travel and take necessary precautions as conditions are expected to impact the area throughout the week.
Avalanche Conditions
Belleayre Mountain
27"
Big Tupper
27"
Bobcat Ski Center
27"
Bristol Mountain Ski Resort
30"
Catamount Ski Area
15"
Cockaigne Ski Resort
30"
Cortina Valley
21"
Dynamite Hill
24"
Gore Mountain
27"
Greek Peak Ski Resort
27"
Holiday Mountain
21"
Holiday Valley Resort
30"
Holimont
30"
Hunt Hollow
30"
Hunter Mountain
24"
Kissing Bridge
30"
Labrador Mountain
27"
Mccauley Mountain
27"
Mt. Peter Ski Area
15"
Mt. Pisgah
27"
North Creek Ski Bowl
27"
Oak Mountain Ski Center
27"
Peek'n Peak Ski Area
30"
Roaring Brook Ski Area
24"
Royal Mountain
27"
Sawkill Family Ski Center
21"
Silver Mine
24"
Ski Plattekill
27"
Tappan Zee Ski Area
10"
Thunder Ridge
12"
Titus Mountain
27"
Tuxedo Ridge
15"
West Mountain Ski Area
24"
Windham College
24"
Windham Mountain
24"
Woods Valley Ski Area
27"