Hazardous Conditions, Widespread Snow In Buffalo And WNY

Winter weather advisories are in effect for much of Western New York. Winter is wintering today, that's for sure. Some areas in WNY will get up to 6 inches of snow.

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The City of Buffalo issued a winter weather alert for today, Thursday, February 20, 2025. Residents can expect widespread snow. If you must drive, the roads will likely be slippery with reduced visibility. Hazardous conditions could impact drivers' commutes.

The snow will continue to fall around WNY. Here are the expected snowfall totals for the local area:

Buffalo - 2 to 3 inches
Lockport - 3 to 4 inches
Dunkirk - 4 to 6 inches
Ripley - 4 to 6 inches
Jamestown - 2 to 3 inches
Albion - 3 to 4 inches
Batavia - 2 to 3 inches
Rochester 3 to 4 inches
Warsaw - 2 to 3 inches
Dansville - 2 to 3 inches
Olean - 1 to 2 inches
Wellsville - 1 to 2 inches

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The National Weather Service in Buffalo says Winter Weather Advisories remain in effect for Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, and northern Cayuga Counties until 4 am tomorrow, including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark, and Fair Haven. Due to the widespread snow residents should take care on sidewalks, stairs, and driveways if they are going outdoors, as the surfaces may be slippery or icy. The high-temperature today and tomorrow will only be in the teens, so there is a good chance of ice. The widespread snow will transition back to lake-effect snow tonight. The snow is expected to stop around 2 am on Friday.

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