Headline:
Lake Effect Snow Warning issued January 2 at 4:46AM EST until January 5 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Binghamton NY
Event:
Lake Effect Snow Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 2, 2025 - 1:46am
Expires:
January 2, 2025 - 10:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Snow accumulations between 1 to 3
feet. 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. Areas of
blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening 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