Lake Effect Snow Warning issued January 26 at 5:26AM EST until January 29 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, periods of snow and lake
enhanced snow. Additional snow accumulations 4 to 6 inches across
Oswego and northern Cayuga counties, and 2 to 4 inches across
Jefferson and Lewis counties today through tonight.
For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, heavy lake effect snow expected.
Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet possible in the most persistent
lake snows across Oswego County, with 8 to 14 inches possible across
far northern Cayuga, southern Jefferson, and far western Lewis
counties.
* WHERE...Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Jefferson, and Lewis Counties.
* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 AM EST Tuesday. For
the Lake Effect Snow Warning, from 7 AM Tuesday to 7 PM EST
Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult at times with snow covered
roads and poor visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact
the Monday morning and evening commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow will oscillate north and
south multiple times Tuesday through Thursday. This will bring
very changeable conditions, and also allow for cleanup between
rounds of lake effect snow.
Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions.
Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
Consider delaying travel. If you must travel, drive with extreme
caution. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of
you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden
braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when
making turns.
Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be
prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.
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