Weather Alerts For Olean, NY
Lake Effect Snow Warning
-URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1258 PM EST Sun Dec 14 2025 Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville 1258 PM EST Sun Dec 14 2025 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 3 to 6 inches. * WHERE...Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie Counties. The greatest accumulations will focus across the Chautauqua Ridge and Boston Hills. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. &&