Good evening, Rochester. We’re wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook.

Your Weather Planner

It will not be snowing all of the time nor will the coverage of snow be widespread, however, a few areas could pick up a couple of inches through Tuesday afternoon.

The winds will not be as strong as they were on Monday, but they will be gusty. Winds could gust around 35-45+ mph through Tuesday evening. Afternoon highs on Tuesday will only reach the low to mid-20s. Winds will make it feel like it is down into the single digits on Tuesday afternoon.

The winds will subside a bit more heading into Wednesday for New Year’s Eve. However, lake-effect snow will increase in coverage heading into Wednesday morning. Wednesday will be the day for the best chance for heavier lake-effect snow across Western New York.

This lake-effect snow will taper some heading into New Year’s Day with a quieter, but much colder start to 2026.

Tomorrow’s Forecast

 Highs: Mid 20s
 Lows: Teens
 Wind/Snow

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Today’s Big Stories

1. Thousands of power outages reported across upstate N.Y. due to wind, rain and snow

Utility companies are reporting thousands of power outages across upstate New York on Monday. This comes as rain, ice and wind makes its way across the state.  

2. Hochul expands winter storm state of emergency across entire state

Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday extended a state of emergency across the entirety of New York state due to lake-effect snow and high winds. The state of emergency was originally declared last Friday for more than half of New York counties ahead of the storm. 

3. Watch: Strong winds, lake-effect snow make their way across N.Y.

A wide-range of winter weather is hitting New York state to start the week. Chief Meteorologist Chris Gilson speaks to Tamani Wooley about where things stand.

4. Bills’ run of five consecutive AFC East division crowns ends

The Buffalo Bills’ run of five consecutive AFC East division crowns ended Sunday, which means they will be on the road to start the playoffs. The Bills could finish the season as the fifth, sixth or seventh seed, based on the outcomes of games for Week 18.

5. Josh Allen blames himself for failed 2-point conversion in final seconds of Bills’ loss to Eagles

Allen came up short — a foot wide, actually — on a 2-point conversion attempt that would have won the game. With 5 seconds left, he sailed a pass just out of the reach of open receiver Khalil Shakir in the back of the end zone.

6. Family fights for release of ‘Community’s Father’ from ICE custody

Omar Ramos Jimenez was apprehended by federal immigration agents earlier this month. He was initially detained by ICE in 2013 and has since been adhering to the agency’s requirements for regular check-ins. But a federal complaint states that he is now being held due to changes in presidential priorities and policies.

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Flu cases surge to record levels across New York state

New York state is seeing the highest number of flu cases ever recorded in a single week, according to the state Department of Health.

Health officials reported 71,123 positive flu cases during the seven-day period ending Dec. 20, a 38% increase from the previous week. It is the most influenza cases the department has recorded in one week since flu became a reportable disease in 2004.