Wednesday, February 11, 2026
A spray of lake effect snow Wednesday and Wednesday night will bring highly varying snow accumulations to the region. Embedded squalls later in the day and the evening, including potentially some enhancement off Cayuga and Seneca Lake, further complicate the picture. Gusty winds will also cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.
While I usually do not opt to create snow maps for smaller snow events, in this case, the regional variety was easier to capture in a picture than trying to describe it over and over again in each time period below. The snow will gradually develop during the morning, then remain consistent throughout the day and nighttime hours.
Temperatures will be warm enough that elevation and daylight will be a factor in snow accumulations. Expect more accumulation over lake effect prone higher elevations than at lower elevations, and more snow accumulation and travel impacts at night than during the day.
Early Morning (3-7 AM)
Cloudy.
Lake effect snow showers.
West-northwest winds 10-15 mph.
Temperatures dropping to the upper 20s with a few pockets near 30 degrees.
Morning (7-11 AM)
Cloudy.
Lake effect snow becoming better organized and persistent.
West-northwest winds 15-20 mph. Wind gusts as high as 35 mph.
Temperatures leveling out in the mid and upper 20s.
Midday (11 AM-1 PM)
Cloudy.
Areas of persistent lake effect snow.
West-northwest winds 15-20 mph. Wind gusts as high as 35 mph.
Temperatures adding a degree or two for a range between 25-30 degrees.
Afternoon (1-4 PM)
Cloudy.
Areas of persistent lake effect snow.
West-northwest winds 15-20 mph. Wind gusts as high as 35 mph.
Temperatures in the upper 20s to near 30 degrees.
Late Afternoon (4-6 PM)
Cloudy.
Areas of persistent lake effect snow, possibly with some heavier squalls embedded within, including downwind of Cayuga and Seneca lakes.
Northwest winds 15-20 mph. Wind gusts as high as 35 mph.
Temperatures dipping to the upper 20s.
Evening (6-10 PM)
Cloudy.
Areas of persistent lake effect snow, possibly with some heavier squalls embedded within, including downwind of Cayuga and Seneca lakes.
Northwest winds 10-15 mph.
Temperatures dropping to the mid 20s.
Overnight (11 PM-3 AM)
Cloudy.
Areas of persistent lake effect snow, possibly with some heavier squalls embedded within, including downwind of Cayuga and Seneca lakes.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Temperatures dropping to the low and mid 20s.
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