Lake Effect Snow Warning

Locations Affected

Salisbury Center, NY ∙ Frankfort, NY ∙ Mohawk, NY ∙ Van Hornesville, NY ∙ Poland, NY ∙ Jordanville, NY ∙ Salisbury, NY ∙ Litchfield, NY ∙ Newport, NY ∙ Little Falls, NY

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albany NY 603 AM EST Thu Feb 29 2024 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Storm total amounts of 6 to 12 inches, mainly for areas along and south of the New York State Thruway. * WHERE...Southern Herkimer County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on hazardous travel conditions due to snow covered roadways and reduced visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute. Gusty winds could cause blowing and drifting snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates may approach one inch per hour at times this morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

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