Lake Effect Snow Warning

Locations Affected

Syracuse, NY ∙ Utica, NY ∙ Mattydale, NY ∙ Camden, NY ∙ Madison, NY ∙ Yorkville, NY ∙ Jordan, NY ∙ Leonardsville, NY ∙ Van Buren, NY ∙ East Syracuse, NY

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Binghamton NY 1048 AM EST Wed Jan 1 2025 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations over 2 feet will be possible across portions of Northern Oneida, Madison and Onondaga Counties. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph may cause snow drifts several feet deep. * 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 Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. 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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