Winter Storm Watch issued December 27 at 1:12PM EST until January 1 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
Issue date: 2025-12-27T18:12+00:00
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations over 7 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph creating blowing and drifting snow along with reducing visibilities to near whiteout at times. * WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult in deep snow covered roads and poor visibilities. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is expected oscillate several times east of Lake Erie through the region for this long duration event.
Lakeshore Flood Watch issued December 27 at 12:54PM EST until December 30 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
Issue date: 2025-12-27T17:54+00:00
* WHAT...Significant lakeshore flooding possible. * WHERE...Lake Erie shore of Erie and Chautauqua counties. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...The rapid rise in water levels at the eastern end of Lake Erie may result in lakeshore flooding along the Lake Erie shore. Flooding is possible along Route 5 in Hamburg, Buffalo Harbor and Canalside, Dunkirk Harbor, and other flood prone locations. Very high wave action may also result in significant shoreline erosion.
High Wind Watch issued December 27 at 12:53PM EST until December 30 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
Issue date: 2025-12-27T17:53+00:00
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Genesee, Wyoming, and Chautauqua Counties. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down trees and power lines. Shallow rooted trees in a saturated ground will be more susceptible to falling. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel may be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds will blow around unsecured objects, including outdoor holiday decorations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong southerly winds will gust 45 to 55 mph in favorable downslope areas, including the Chautauqua Ridge to the Lake Erie shoreline first, late Sunday night, with winds quickly veering to southwest and increasing in speed Monday behind a cold front.
Flood Watch issued December 27 at 9:58AM EST until December 29 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
Issue date: 2025-12-27T14:58+00:00
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of western New York, including the following counties, Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Genesee, Niagara, Northern Erie, Orleans, Southern Erie and Wyoming. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. The greatest threat for flooding will be along the Buffalo area creeks and rivers. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Widespread rainfall totals of 1-1.5 inches are expected within the watch area. Locally higher amounts are possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
