Winter Storm Warning

Locations Affected

SUNY Oswego, NY ∙ Altmar, NY ∙ Martinsburg, NY ∙ Alexandria, NY ∙ Pamelia Center, NY ∙ Croghan, NY ∙ Wilna, NY ∙ Lyme, NY ∙ Volney, NY ∙ Parish, NY

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1246 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 4 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph creating blowing and drifting snow and at times white out conditions. * WHERE...For the Winter Weather Advisory greatest snow amounts on the Tug Hill Plateau. For the Winter Storm Warning greatest snow amounts will be found near Watertown and Fort Drum areas southward to across the Tug Hill region. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 AM EST Sunday. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 7 AM Sunday to 4 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...For the Winter Storm Warning, travel will be very difficult to impossible at times. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and through Wednesday commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect snowband oscillation. Snowfall rates up to 4 inches per hour at times for the Tug Hill region Monday night through Tuesday night. Wind chill values zero to 10 below zero Monday night through Tuesday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous to impossible travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving.

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