Press release
Genesee County, NY – The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook
for Genesee County and portions of western and north-central New York. An arctic airmass is forecast to
move into the region starting Sunday (1/19/25) and lasting through the middle of next week.
Key Weather Concerns:
- Bitter Cold Temperatures: At times, temperatures may plunge to 10 to 20 degrees below zero in
lower elevations and 20 to 30 degrees below zero in higher terrain. - Lake Effect Snow: Accumulating lake effect snow is likely east of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario from
Sunday night or Monday through midweek.
Community Safety Guidance: - Cold Weather Safety: Residents are urged to protect themselves and others during the extreme
cold. The National Weather Service offers cold weather safety tips at:
www.weather.gov/safety/cold-outreach - Vulnerable Populations: Check on vulnerable family, friends, and neighbors, including older
adults, young children, and those with medical conditions. - Bring Pets Indoors: Keep pets inside during extreme cold weather if possible.
Warming Resources: - Public places and large local businesses may serve as temporary warming locations.
- During business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding Monday, January
20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day), contact the Genesee County Department of
Social Services at (585) 344-2580 for assistance. - For after-hours assistance, call the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office at (585) 343-5000.
Please prepare now to stay safe and warm during the incoming cold weather. Stay tuned to local news for the latest weather updates, and visit www.weather.gov/buf