Winter Storm Warning issued January 20 at 3:00AM EST until January 21 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow and blowing snow expected. Total
snow accumulations 2 to 4 feet in the most persistent bands. Winds
gusting as high as 35 mph creating blowing and drifting snow and
at times white out conditions. Snowfall rates may reach 2 to 5
inches per hour at times in the most intense bands.
* WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. The greatest snow
accumulations will be across southern Jefferson County, extreme
northern Oswego County, and western Lewis County.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to nearly impossible
within the heaviest lake effect snowbands. The hazardous
conditions will impact the morning and evening 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 through
early this evening. Wind chill values zero to 10 below zero
through tonight.
Heavy lake effect snow will create dangerous to nearly 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.
Varoitus voimassa ti klo 10:00 - ke klo 23:00
