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Bitter Cold and Light Snow Hit Rochester This Week

1/29/2026

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Rochester, New York, will experience bitterly cold air and light lake-effect snow this week.
On Tuesday night, Lake Ontario snow will accumulate less than 1-2 inches near the lakeshore.
Northern Wayne County may see more snow by Wednesday morning after a wind shift moves the snow band.
A Yellow Alert may be issued for the cold on Friday.

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Story summary

Rochester, New York, will experience bitterly cold air and light lake-effect snow this week.
On Tuesday night, Lake Ontario snow will accumulate less than 1-2 inches near the lakeshore.
Northern Wayne County may see more snow by Wednesday morning after a wind shift moves the snow band.
A Yellow Alert may be issued for the cold on Friday.