In effect from Sunday, Jan 25 2026 1:00 AM - Monday, Jan 26 2026 7:00 PM
Issued by NWS Binghamton NY
What:
Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12
and 18 inches.
Where:
Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania.
When:
From 1 AM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday.
Impacts:
Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions can impact travel on Sunday along with the
Monday morning and evening commutes.
Additional Details:
Snow will overspread Northeast PA and the New
York Southern Tier before daybreak Sunday morning, moving north to
the I-90 corridor by the mid-morning hours on Sunday. At this
time, the heaviest snowfall is forecast to be from south-central
NY and areas southward into Northeast PA and the Catskills.
However, further adjustments to the storm track are possible.
Snowfall could be very heavy at times Sunday through Sunday night
with hourly rates exceeding 2 inches per hour.
Instructions: If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes
will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
Areas Impacted:
Northern Oneida
Yates
Seneca
Southern Cayuga
Onondaga
Steuben
Schuyler
Chemung
Tompkins
Madison
Southern Oneida
Cortland
Chenango
Otsego
Tioga
Broome
Delaware
Sullivan
Bradford
Susquehanna
Northern Wayne
Wyoming
Lackawanna
Luzerne
Pike
Southern Wayne
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Winter Storm Warning
In effect from Sunday, Jan 25 2026 7:00 AM - Tuesday, Jan 27 2026 7:00 AM
Issued by NWS Buffalo NY
What:
For the Winter Weather Advisory, lake effect snow.
Additional snow accumulations 1 to 2 inches in the most persistent
lake snows. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected.
Total snow accumulations 8 to 14 inches, but 12 to 18 inches
possible across Wayne and northern Cayuga counties due to lake
enhancement off Lake Ontario.
Where:
Monroe, Wayne, and Northern Cayuga Counties.
When:
For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST this
morning. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 7 AM Sunday to 7 AM
EST Tuesday.
Impacts:
Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Instructions: Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions.
Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
Consider delaying travel. If you must travel, drive with extreme
caution. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of
you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden
braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when
making turns.
Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling,
be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.
