Lake Effect Snow Warning

Locations Affected

Mentz, NY ∙ Mexico, NY ∙ Granby, NY ∙ Boylston, NY ∙ Hastings, NY ∙ Oswego, NY ∙ Parish, NY ∙ Weedsport, NY ∙ Phoenix, NY ∙ Redfield, NY

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 933 AM EST Sun Feb 9 2025 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 8 to 16 inches in the most persistent lake snows. * WHERE...Northern Cayuga and Oswego Counties. The heaviest lake effect snow is expected across southern Oswego and far northern Cayuga counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult with deep snow cover on roads and very poor visibility tonight through Monday in localized bands. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.

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