Orleans County
Winter Weather Advisory from THU 10:00 AM EST until SAT 10:00 AM EST
Issued January, 29 2026 at 9:26 AM - US/Eastern expires January, 31 2026 at 10:00 AM - US/Eastern
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 6 to 12
inches in the most persistent snowbands.
* WHERE...Orleans, Monroe, and Wayne Counties. Greatest snowfall
amounts will be closer to the Lake Ontario shoreline and across
eastern Monroe to Wayne County.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. The hazardous conditions will
impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A fluffy snow is expected, with 12- hour
period to period amounts of several inches adding up to 6 to 12
inches over the course of the advisory.
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.
During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally
heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just
a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather,
visibility, and road conditions.
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