In an urgent weather alert, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Buffalo, NY has issued both Snow Squall Warnings and a Winter Weather Advisory for three counties in New York: Wayne, Cayuga, and Oswego.
These warnings indicate hazardous winter weather conditions that could pose a serious threat to public safety and disrupt travel across affected areas.
Snow Squall Warning in Effect Until 6:45 PM EST
At approximately 5:47 PM EST on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, the National Weather Service issued a Snow Squall Warning that is expected to remain in effect until 6:45 PM EST. The advisory targets Northeastern Wayne County, Cayuga County, and Oswego County.
According to meteorologists monitoring the situation, a dangerous snow squall was detected along a fast-moving weather front stretching from 7 miles north of Nine Mile Point to 7 miles west of Cato, heading east at 20 mph. These snow squalls are characterized by:
- Intense bursts of heavy snow
- Blowing snow due to gusty winds up to 20 mph
- Near-zero visibility in whiteout conditions
The warning particularly highlights Interstate 81 between exits 32 and 37 as an impacted zone where travel could become perilous in mere minutes. Locations like Oswego, Fulton, Cato, Pulaski, and multiple state parks along the Lake Ontario shoreline are expected to be affected…