Weather Warnings for New York

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for New York
Alerts Updated: February 25, 2026, 9:52 am  UTC


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 25 at 4:52AM EST until February 26 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Summary: * WHAT...Snow expected through today, followed by more localized lake effect snow tonight through early Thursday. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches in the most persistent snows across Oswego County and the Tug Hill Plateau, falling in several different batches with a break between. * WHERE...Oswego and Lewis Counties. The greatest accumulations will be across portions of Oswego County and the Tug Hill Plateau. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult at times with snow covered roads and poor visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 25, 2026, 4:52 am      Expires:  February 25, 2026, 5:00 pm
Area:  Oswego; Lewis


Special Weather Statement issued February 25 at 4:32AM EST by NWS Burlington VT

Summary: Snow is expected this morning, pushing eastward across northern New York and Vermont through 9 AM. Visibilities may drop as low as a half mile and roadways will become quickly snow covered, with accumulations between a half inch and two inches in most areas. After a break in the snow, scattered snow showers will develop this afternoon ahead of a cold front. If these showers develop, snow squalls will be possible into the evening hours. Affected locations will see rapidly changing weather and road conditions, with brief heavy snow and gusty winds.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 25, 2026, 4:32 am      Expires:  February 25, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Northern St. Lawrence; Northern Franklin; Eastern Clinton; Southeastern St. Lawrence; Southern Franklin; Western Clinton; Western Essex; Eastern Essex; Southwestern St. Lawrence; Grand Isle; Western Franklin; Orleans; Essex; Western Chittenden; Lamoille; Caledonia; Washington; Western Addison; Orange; Western Rutland; Eastern Franklin; Eastern Chittenden; Eastern Addison; Eastern Rutland; Western Windsor; Eastern Windsor


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 25 at 2:23AM EST until February 26 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

Summary: * WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches. * WHERE...Northern Oneida County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A clipper system will bring widespread snow into the morning hours followed by afternoon snow showers ahead of an approaching cold front. Lake effect snow showers will develop behind the front this evening into Thursday morning.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 25, 2026, 2:23 am      Expires:  February 25, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Northern Oneida


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 25 at 2:17AM EST until February 26 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY

Summary: * WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches. * WHERE...Hamilton, Northern Fulton, and Northern Herkimer Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A clipper low will bring a widespread snowfall into this morning. A cold front will bring additional scattered snow showers and isolated snow squalls this afternoon into early this evening. A brief period of lake effect snow will occur in the wake of the front tonight before diminishing.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 25, 2026, 2:17 am      Expires:  February 25, 2026, 3:00 pm
Area:  Northern Herkimer; Hamilton; Northern Fulton


Special Weather Statement issued February 25 at 2:09AM EST by NWS Upton NY

Summary: Light snow is expected to move through the region this morning, with accumulation up to an inch or two possible, particularly across southern Connecticut and the Lower Hudson Valley. The snow may briefly reduce visibilities, and coupled with areas of black ice, could result in hazardous travel conditions for the morning commute. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to use extra caution. Temperatures rise above freezing by mid to late morning.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 25, 2026, 2:09 am      Expires:  February 25, 2026, 10:00 am
Area:  Northern Fairfield; Northern New Haven; Northern Middlesex; Northern New London; Southern Fairfield; Southern New Haven; Southern Middlesex; Southern New London; Western Passaic; Eastern Passaic; Hudson; Western Bergen; Eastern Bergen; Western Essex; Eastern Essex; Western Union; Eastern Union; Orange; Putnam; Rockland; Northern Westchester; Southern Westchester; New York (Manhattan); Bronx; Richmond (Staten Is.); Kings (Brooklyn); Northwest Suffolk; Northeast Suffolk; Southwest Suffolk; Southeast Suffolk; Northern Queens; Northern Nassau; Southern Queens; Southern Nassau