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Lake Effect Snow Warning

Status

Event Continued Expired

Start Time

Sun 02/16/2025 07:00 PM EST

End Time

Mon 02/17/2025 04:00 PM EST

Significance

Warning

Impacts

High impact

Locations Affected

Syracuse, NY ∙ Utica, NY ∙ Munnsville, NY ∙ Clinton, NY ∙ Liverpool, NY ∙ Chittenango, NY ∙ Brewerton, NY ∙ North Bay, NY ∙ Augusta, NY ∙ New Hartford, NY

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Binghamton NY 657 PM EST Sun Feb 16 2025 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Madison and Onondaga Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The lake effect snow band will be heaviest overnight into Monday over the area. The highest snow totals from lake effect are expected along and north of the NY Thruway. Localized whiteout conditions are possible where the snow combines with very strong winds tonight into Monday afternoon. The lake effect snow band is forecast to lift north of Onondaga and Madison county late Monday afternoon or evening. 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.

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NYZ018-036-171200- /O.CON.KBGM.LE.W.0006.250217T0000Z-250217T2100Z/ Onondaga-Madison- Including the cities of Oneida, Hamilton, and Syracuse 657 PM EST Sun Feb 16 2025