Lake Effect Snow Warning

Locations Affected

Syracuse, NY ∙ Utica, NY ∙ Union Springs, NY ∙ Warners, NY ∙ Cicero, NY ∙ West Eaton, NY ∙ Ava, NY ∙ Bridgewater, NY ∙ Auburn, NY ∙ Lakeland, NY

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Binghamton NY 1259 PM EST Thu Jan 2 2025 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Madison, Northern Oneida, Onondaga, and Southern Oneida Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.

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