Weather Alerts For Olean, NY
Lake Effect Snow Warning
-URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 200 PM EST Sat Dec 13 2025 Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie- Including the cities of Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville 200 PM EST Sat Dec 13 2025 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 6 to 12 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow in open areas. * WHERE...Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult at times with snow covered roads and poor visibility. 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. &&