Winter Storm Warning issued January 1 at 1:08AM EST until January 3 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to
2 feet, with localized amounts of up to 4 feet possible across
Oswego County. Snowfall rates of 3 to 5 inches per hour possible
in the most intense bands.
* WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. The greatest additional
snow amounts will focus across Oswego County. Additional snowfall
in Jefferson County will only be across the far southern end of
the county, and in Lewis County only in the far southwest corner
of the county, with minimal amounts elsewhere.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. The heaviest snowfall will be
tonight through Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible with near
zero visibility and deep snow cover on roads. If you must travel,
be prepared for severe impacts and the possibility of becoming
stranded.
Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions.
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.
Delay all travel. If you must travel, drive with extreme caution.
Take a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire
chains, booster cables, a flashlight, shovel, blankets, and extra
clothing. Also take water, non-perishable food, a first aid kit, and
anything else that would help you survive if you become stranded.
Varoitus voimassa to klo 8:08 - la klo 14:00
