Lake Effect Snow Warning 01/02/2025 00:16 for New York areas

Headline: 
Lake Effect Snow Warning issued January 2 at 3:16AM EST until January 5 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
Event: 
Lake Effect Snow Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 2, 2025 - 12:16am
Expires: 
January 2, 2025 - 11:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 3 feet in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Northern Cayuga, Oswego, and far southern Lewis Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult at times with deep snow cover on roads and very poor visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.
Instruction: 
Heavy snow 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; Lewis
Forcast Office: 
NWS Buffalo NY