Headline:
Lake Effect Snow Warning issued January 1 at 12:49PM EST until January 5 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
Event:
Lake Effect Snow Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 1, 2025 - 9:49am
Expires:
January 1, 2025 - 7:15pm
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 snow at times.
* WHERE...Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Jefferson, and Lewis Counties.
The greatest accumulations will be across the Tug Hill Plateau.
* WHEN...Until 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