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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
430 PM EST Tue Feb 17 2026

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Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Genesee-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark,
Fair Haven, and Batavia
430 PM EST Tue Feb 17 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
  accumulations of less than an inch. Freezing rain accumulations of
  a tenth to a quarter inch.

* WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, and
  Genesee Counties. The greatest ice accumulations will likely be
  across portions of Niagara, Orleans, and western Monroe counties.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Wednesday to 1 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The wintry mix and freezing rain may result in very
  slick conditions on untreated surfaces. The hazardous conditions
  will impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will result in slippery
roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while
driving.

Submit snow and ice reports through our website or social media.

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Hitchcock