Weather Forecast for Niagara Falls

* WHAT...Localized lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches expected, with locally higher amounts possible across the hilltops south of Buffalo and across Orleans County. Lower-end amounts expected from the city of Buffalo to Niagara Falls. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will create areas of blowing and drifting snow with poor visibilities at times. * WHERE...Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming, Chautauqua, and Cattaraugus Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and reduced visibilities.

Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

* WHAT...Bitterly cold wind chills between 15 and 24 below zero expected. The coldest wind chills are expected to be today. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Northern Erie, and Genesee Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 15 minutes.

This is a potentially hazardous situation to be outdoors. If you must be outside, be sure to cover all exposed skin. Frostbite can occur in 30 minutes or less with apparent temperatures of 15 below zero or colder.

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero expected. The coldest wind chills are expected to be today. * WHERE...Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany, and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 15 minutes.

This is a potentially dangerous situation to be outdoors. If you must be outside, be sure to cover all exposed skin. Frostbite can occur in 15 minutes or less with apparent temperatures of 25 below zero or colder.

Strong winds expected beginning late this afternoon with local blowing snow possible. What: Strong winds with gusts up to 80 km/h possible. Local blowing snow possible mainly for rural and exposed areas. When: Beginning late this afternoon and winds easing through the evening. Additional Information: Strong northwesterly winds will develop late this afternoon with wind gusts up to 70 km/h possible. A cold front will quickly push through the region this evening. Wind gusts up to 80 km/h will be possible with the passage of the cold front. The winds are expected to ease after the passage of the front. Local blowing snow and reduced visibility will be possible for exposed rural areas. Keep emergency supplies in your vehicle such as extra blankets and jumper cables. Local utility outages are possible. ### Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #ONStorm. For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.