Lake Effect Snow Warning

Locations Affected

Utica, NY ∙ Westmoreland, NY ∙ Holland Patent, NY ∙ Western, NY ∙ Prospect, NY ∙ Blossvale, NY ∙ Boonville, NY ∙ Knoxboro, NY ∙ Chadwicks, NY ∙ Florence, NY

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Binghamton NY 909 AM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Northern Oneida and Southern Oneida Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow will develop this afternoon and persist into the overnight hours. The heaviest snowfall amounts are current expected to fall across central portions of Oneida County. 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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