Weather Warnings for New York

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for New York
Alerts Updated: February 20, 2026, 7:17 pm  UTC


Special Weather Statement issued February 20 at 2:17PM EST by NWS Albany NY

Summary: With temperatures in the low 30s and scattered areas of freezing rain and sleet on top of 2 to 3 inches of snow that fell earlier today, watch for slippery travel conditions during the afternoon commute today. Give yourself extra time to reach your destination and drive and walk carefully, especially on any untreated surfaces.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 2:17 pm      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 5:00 pm
Area:  Eastern Albany; Western Rensselaer; Eastern Greene; Western Columbia


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 20 at 2:09PM EST until February 21 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

Summary: * WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze. * WHERE...Delaware, Otsego, Southern Oneida, and Sullivan Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 2:09 pm      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 1:00 am
Area:  Southern Oneida; Otsego; Delaware; Sullivan


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 20 at 2:09PM EST until February 21 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

Summary: * WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. * WHERE...Northern Oneida County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 2:09 pm      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 2:15 am
Area:  Northern Oneida


Winter Storm Warning issued February 20 at 1:28PM EST until February 21 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Burlington VT

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. * WHERE...Portions of northern New York and central, northwest, and southern Vermont. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact this evening's commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are likely, especially between 4 and 8 PM. Snow will be initially wet and become increasingly dry tonight into Saturday. Isolated power outages could occur due to the weight of the snow.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 1:28 pm      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 3:00 am
Area:  Northern St. Lawrence; Eastern Clinton; Southern Franklin; Western Clinton; Western Essex; Eastern Essex; Grand Isle; Washington; Orange; Eastern Addison; Eastern Rutland; Western Windsor; Eastern Windsor


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 20 at 1:28PM EST until February 21 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Burlington VT

Summary: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. * WHERE...Portions of northern New York and Vermont. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact this evening's commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates exceeding 1 inch per hour are likely. Sections of the Northeast Kingdom are less likely to see snow arrive by the evening commute.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 1:28 pm      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 3:00 am
Area:  Northern Franklin; Southeastern St. Lawrence; Southwestern St. Lawrence; Western Franklin; Orleans; Essex; Western Chittenden; Lamoille; Caledonia; Western Addison; Western Rutland; Eastern Franklin; Eastern Chittenden


The Winter Storm Warning has been cancelled.

Summary: The Winter Storm Warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect.
Severity:  Minor    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 1:28 pm      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 1:43 pm
Area:  Northern Franklin; Southeastern St. Lawrence; Southwestern St. Lawrence; Western Franklin; Orleans; Essex; Western Chittenden; Lamoille; Caledonia; Western Addison; Western Rutland; Eastern Franklin; Eastern Chittenden


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 20 at 1:27PM EST until February 21 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Summary: * WHAT...Mixed precipitation this afternoon changing to all snow by this evening. Additional snow accumulations 3 to 5 inches across the Tug Hill Plateau, with 1 to 2 inches elsewhere. Ice accumulations around a few hundredths of an inch, and up to a tenth of an inch close to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. The greatest snow accumulations will be across the Tug Hill Plateau. The greatest ice accumulations will be close to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday evening commute.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 1:27 pm      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 3:00 am
Area:  Oswego; Jefferson; Lewis


Wind Advisory issued February 20 at 1:25PM EST until February 20 at 11:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Summary: * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Chautauqua County. The strongest winds will be close to Lake Erie. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 1:25 pm      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 11:00 pm
Area:  Chautauqua


Wind Advisory issued February 20 at 1:25PM EST until February 20 at 11:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Summary: * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...The Niagara Frontier. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 1:25 pm      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 11:00 pm
Area:  Niagara; Orleans; Northern Erie; Genesee; Wyoming; Southern Erie


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 20 at 1:24PM EST until February 21 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY

Summary: * WHAT...Wintry mix including snow, sleet and freezing rain. Additional snow and sleet accumulations between 2 and 4 inches with up to 5 inches in northern Saratoga and Washington County. Flat ice accumulations of a glaze up to one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Litchfield County, Berkshire County, the Taconics, and Lake George Saratoga Region * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact today's evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates up to 0.5 to 1 inch per hour this afternoon.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 1:24 pm      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 6:15 am
Area:  Northern Litchfield; Southern Litchfield; Northern Berkshire; Southern Berkshire; Northern Saratoga; Northern Washington; Southern Saratoga; Eastern Rensselaer; Eastern Columbia; Eastern Dutchess; Southern Washington


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 20 at 1:24PM EST until February 21 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY

Summary: * WHAT...Wintry mix including snow, sleet, and freezing rain. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches of snow and sleet and flat ice accumulations around a glaze up to one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...The northern and eastern Catskills, the Mohawk Valley, and the foothills of the southern Adirondacks. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact today's evening commute.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 1:24 pm      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 6:15 am
Area:  Northern Herkimer; Southern Herkimer; Southern Fulton; Montgomery; Schoharie; Western Schenectady; Eastern Schenectady; Western Albany; Western Greene; Western Ulster; Northern Fulton


Winter Storm Warning issued February 20 at 1:24PM EST until February 21 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY

Summary: * WHAT...Snow along with patchy sleet and freezing rain. Additional snow and sleet accumulations between 4 and 8 inches and flat ice accumulations from a glaze up to one tenth of an inch. Highest amounts in Bennington County will be mainly for elevations above 1500ft. * WHERE...Hamilton and Warren County in eastern NY and southern Vermont. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact today's evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates could range between 0.5 inches to 1 inch per hour into tonight.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 1:24 pm      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 6:15 am
Area:  Hamilton; Northern Warren; Southeast Warren; Bennington; Western Windham; Eastern Windham


Winter Storm Watch issued February 20 at 1:12PM EST until February 23 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Upton NY

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. The combination of gusty winds and heavy wet snow could bring down tree branches.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 1:12 pm      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 9:15 pm
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); Northern Queens; Northern Nassau; Southern Queens; Southern Nassau


Winter Storm Watch issued February 20 at 1:12PM EST until February 23 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Upton NY

Summary: * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 13 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Suffolk County. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. The combination of gusty winds and heavy wet snow could bring down tree branches.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 1:12 pm      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 9:15 pm
Area:  Northwest Suffolk; Northeast Suffolk; Southwest Suffolk; Southeast Suffolk


Flood Watch issued February 20 at 12:47PM EST until February 21 at 8:00PM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

Summary: An ice jam may cause water to infiltrate the lowlands along the river. * WHAT...Flooding caused by ice jams is possible. * WHERE...A portion of central New York, including the following county, Steuben. * WHEN...Through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...The combination of recent rain and snowmelt will result in increased flow along rivers and streams in Steuben County through Saturday. Ice on the rivers may break up, jam downstream and cause flooding along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Ice jams have been reported by county officials along the Canisteo and Cohocton Rivers. The ice jam on the Canisteo River is located near West Cameron. The ice jam on the Cohocton River is located near the Route 4 bridge about 2 miles upstream from Coopers Plain. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 12:47 pm      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 1:00 am
Area:  Steuben


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 20 at 1:30AM EST until February 21 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Burlington VT

Summary: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches. * WHERE...Portions of northern New York and Vermont. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sections of the Northeast Kingdom are less likely to see snow arrive by the evening commute. Travel impacts are less likely across this area. Initially wet snow and 1"/hr rates are possible this evening before trending lighter. Isolated power outages could occur.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 20, 2026, 1:30 am      Expires:  February 20, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Northern Franklin; Southeastern St. Lawrence; Southwestern St. Lawrence; Grand Isle; Western Franklin; Orleans; Essex; Western Chittenden; Lamoille; Caledonia; Washington; Western Addison; Western Rutland; Eastern Franklin; Eastern Chittenden