Winter Storm Warning Issued for Chautauqua County: Up to 12 Inches of Snow Expected
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Chautauqua County, effective from Sunday evening through Tuesday morning, with heavy snow accumulations forecast.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Chautauqua County, New York
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Buffalo NY
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Chautauqua County, New York.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Buffalo, NY, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Chautauqua County. This alert is in effect from 7:00 PM EST this evening until 6:00 AM EST Tuesday.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Chautauqua County. While the entire county is under the alert, the greatest snow accumulations are expected to focus in a narrow band along the Chautauqua Ridge. Areas farther inland near Jamestown and along the Lake Erie shore are expected to see significantly lower totals.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to prepare for widespread accumulating snow that will create difficult travel conditions. The NWS recommends that travelers allow extra time for commutes and remain cautious of snow-covered roads. Residents are also encouraged to submit snow reports through the NWS website or social media channels.
Expected Conditions
- Snow Accumulation: 8 to 12 inches are expected in a narrow band along the Chautauqua Ridge. Only 2 to 4 inches are forecast for the Lake Erie shore and areas near Jamestown.
- Visibility: Travel will be difficult due to poor visibility at times.
- Road Conditions: Roads are expected to become snow-covered and hazardous.
- Commute Impacts: The hazardous conditions are expected to significantly impact both the Monday morning and Monday evening commutes.
Timeline
- Effective Period: From 7:00 PM EST Sunday, February 22, to 6:00 AM EST Tuesday, February 24.
- Peak Intensity: The heaviest snowfall is expected to occur late Sunday night through Monday afternoon.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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