Weather Warnings for New York

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for New York
Alerts Updated: February 25, 2026, 11:10 pm  UTC


Special Weather Statement issued February 25 at 6:10PM EST by NWS Albany NY

Summary: HAZARDS...A band of heavy snow which can rapidly reduce visibility to less than one mile. LOCATION AND MOVEMENT...At 609 PM EST, a band of heavy snow was along a line extending from North Creek to 12 miles north of Stratford to Waterville and moving east at 25 MPH. LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE... Ilion, Herkimer, Little Falls, Indian Lake, Speculator, Old Forge, Mohawk, Frankfort, Johnsburg, Dolgeville, Ohio, West Winfield, Lake Pleasant, Hague, Wells, Newport, Stratford, Middleville, Poland, and Inlet. This includes the following highways... Interstate 90 between exits 29A and 30. Interstate 87 between exits 24 and 26. SAFETY INFO... Conditions can deteriorate rapidly in winter weather situations. Be prepared for snow or ice covered roads. Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 25, 2026, 6:10 pm      Expires:  February 25, 2026, 6:45 pm
Area:  Northern Herkimer; Hamilton; Southern Herkimer; Southern Fulton; Northern Warren; Northern Washington; Northern Fulton


Special Weather Statement issued February 25 at 5:52PM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

Summary: A disorganized line of snow showers will move across the eastern Catskill Mountains this evening and produce brief wind gusts and periods of reduced visibilities down to less than a quarter mile. Road temperatures are above freezing across the area and the snow may cool surface temperatures a few degrees, but roads should remain mostly wet. If caught in a heavy snow shower be sure to exercise extra caution while driving. The snow showers are expected to move east of the area after 9 PM.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 25, 2026, 5:52 pm      Expires:  February 25, 2026, 9:00 pm
Area:  Otsego; Delaware; Sullivan; Northern Wayne


Special Weather Statement issued February 25 at 4:17PM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

Summary: A line of snow showers will move across portions of central NY and northeast PA early this evening and produce brief wind gusts and periods of reduced visibilities down to less than a quarter mile. Road temperatures are above freezing across the area and the snow may cool surface temperatures a few degrees, but roads should remain mostly wet. If caught in a heavy snow shower be sure to exercise extra caution while driving. The snow showers are expected to move east of the area after 7 PM.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 25, 2026, 4:17 pm      Expires:  February 25, 2026, 7:00 pm
Area:  Northern Oneida; Yates; Seneca; Southern Cayuga; Onondaga; Steuben; Schuyler; Chemung; Tompkins; Madison; Southern Oneida; Cortland; Chenango; Tioga; Broome; Bradford; Susquehanna


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 25 at 1:08PM EST until February 26 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY

Summary: * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. * WHERE...Hamilton, Northern Fulton, and Northern Herkimer Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A cold front will bring 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 dropping south out of the advisory area.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 25, 2026, 1:08 pm      Expires:  February 26, 2026, 7:00 am
Area:  Northern Herkimer; Hamilton; Northern Fulton


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 25 at 1:02PM EST until February 26 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

Summary: * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. * WHERE...Northern Oneida County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 25, 2026, 1:02 pm      Expires:  February 26, 2026, 3:00 am
Area:  Northern Oneida


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 25 at 12:24PM 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. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches today along the Tug Hill Plateau. Lake effect snow accumulations 2 to 5 inches tonight in the most persistent lake snows. * WHERE...Oswego and Lewis Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 25, 2026, 12:24 pm      Expires:  February 26, 2026, 1:30 am
Area:  Oswego; Lewis


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 25 at 12:24PM EST until February 26 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Summary: * WHAT...Snow transitioning to localized lake effect snow tonight through early Thursday. Lake effect snow accumulations 2 to 5 inches in the most persistent lake snows. * WHERE...Wayne and Northern Cayuga Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning commute.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 25, 2026, 12:24 pm      Expires:  February 26, 2026, 1:30 am
Area:  Wayne; Northern Cayuga