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State: NY Total alerts: 3 Updated: Feb 16, 2026 8:51pm EST

Dense Fog Advisory

Area
Northern Erie; Southern Erie
Dense Fog Advisory issued February 16 at 5:44PM EST until February 17 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

* WHAT...Visibility as low as one quarter mile at times in dense fog. * WHERE...Erie County. The most dense and persistent fog will be found across the Buffalo Metro area and near the Lake Erie and Niagara River shorelines. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.

Special Weather Statement

Area
Northern Fairfield; Northern New Haven; Northern Middlesex; Northern New London; Southern Fairfield; Southern New Haven; Southern Middlesex; Southern New London; Western Passaic; Western Bergen; Orange; Putnam; Rockland; Northern Westchester
Special Weather Statement issued February 16 at 2:50PM EST by NWS Upton NY

Spotty light snow and freezing drizzle may develop ahead of an approaching warm front late tonight into Tuesday morning. Travelers are advised to check the latest forecast and road conditions before heading out late tonight into Tuesday morning. Use caution and be prepared for potentially icy sidewalks, roads, overpasses and bridges during the early Tuesday morning commute.

Special Weather Statement

Area
Eastern Passaic; Eastern Bergen; Western Essex; Western Union; Southern Westchester; Northwest Suffolk; Northeast Suffolk; Southwest Suffolk; Southeast Suffolk; Northern Nassau
Special Weather Statement issued February 16 at 2:50PM EST by NWS Upton NY

Spotty freezing drizzle may develop ahead of an approaching warm front late tonight into Tuesday morning. Travelers are advised to check the latest forecast and road conditions before heading out late tonight into Tuesday morning. Use caution and be prepared for potentially icy sidewalks, roads, overpasses and bridges during the early Tuesday morning commute.

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