The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a winter storm watch for several counties in New York.
New York counties under winter storm watch
- Genesee, Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Erie, Oswego, Jefferson, Lewis, Sullivan and Delaware counties.
Timing for winter storm in New York
- Starts: Late Sunday night (Jan. 19)
- Ends: Wednesday morning (Jan. 22)
How much snow will New York get?
- Heavy lake effect snow possible, with significant accumulations likely in the most persistent bands.
- Potential for long-duration snow events, with uncertainty in exact snowfall totals and placement of snow bands.
New York weather forecast highlights:
- Temperatures expected to drop into the upper teens to low 20s.
- Travel may become very difficult with poor visibility and deep snow on roads. Be prepared for rapid weather changes within short distances due to lake effect snow.
Snow forecast map: See snowfall projections by day
The map below shows the probability that an area could receive more than 4 inches of snow in the U.S. See New York projections. Use the slider at the top left to toggle by day.
Weather warnings and watches around New York and the U.S.
National Weather Service radar: Track the storm
