Headline:
Lake Effect Snow Warning issued January 1 at 10:48AM EST until January 5 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Binghamton NY
Event:
Lake Effect Snow Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 1, 2025 - 7:48am
Expires:
January 1, 2025 - 4:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations
over 2 feet will be possible across portions of Northern Oneida,
Madison and Onondaga Counties. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph may
cause snow drifts several feet deep.
* WHERE...Madison, Northern Oneida, Onondaga, and Southern Oneida
Counties.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and
Thursday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree
branches.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Northern Oneida; Onondaga; Madison; Southern Oneida
Forcast Office:
NWS Binghamton NY