Governor Kathy Hochul is warning residents of Western New York to take this snowstorm seriously. There is currently a winter storm warning in many counties throughout WNY. The National Weather Service in Buffalo issued the warning for Niagara, Orleans, Northern Erie, and Genesee counties. It is in effect for those counties from now until 4 pm on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
There is also a winter storm warning in effect for Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie counties from 7 am today, Monday, January 19, until 3 pm on Wednesday. The NOAA warns of “Strong winds combined with a very cold airmass will produce dangerously cold wind chills tonight.”
Gov. Hochul Warns Of Treacherous Winter Storm In WNY
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Governor Hochul wants WNYers to take this storm seriously and stay safe. She issued a warning that commuting may be dangerous. High winds and heavy snowfall may reduce visibility and create hazardous travel conditions. Power may go out in some areas, leaving residents with no heat during brutally cold temperatures…