Lake Effect Snow Warning 01/01/2025 01:10 for New York areas

Headline: 
Lake Effect Snow Warning issued January 1 at 4:10AM EST until January 5 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
Event: 
Lake Effect Snow Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 1, 2025 - 1:10am
Expires: 
January 1, 2025 - 9:15am
Description: 
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 4 feet through the entirety of the prolonged event in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will result in areas of blowing and drifting snow at times. * WHERE...Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Jefferson, and Lewis Counties. The greatest accumulations will be across the Tug Hill Plateau. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 6 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult at times, especially on secondary roads. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning commute.
Instruction: 
Widespread moderate to heavy snow will transition to lake effect snow that will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
Area Description: 
Northern Cayuga; Oswego; Jefferson; Lewis
Forcast Office: 
NWS Buffalo NY