A major nor’easter storm that stands to potentially cripple coastal cities like New York City and Boston will only graze the Western New York region, reminding us it’s still winter with a dusting or so of snow.
Only minor accumulations are forecast for the Buffalo metro area, with more measurable but manageable snowfall expected across the higher terrain of the southern tier.
It will be snowy across western and north-central NY to start the week. Widespread wet snow will move across the region today with minor accumulations. Lake enhancement will begin tonight and heavy snow is possible across Chautauqua County through Monday night. pic.twitter.com/KAhvaLv71n
— NWS Buffalo (@NWSBUFFALO) February 22, 2026
“Anywhere between 2 and 4 inches of snow for the Wyoming hills, and even areas south and east in the Boston Hills,” NWS meteorologist Dave Thomas tells WBEN. “That’s where we’re expecting the greatest snowfall for today and into the evening hours.”
More light snowfall is expected Sunday night into Monday, with heavier lake-enhanced accumulations across the Chautauqua Ridge region, where a Winter Storm Watch is posted…