Headline:
Lake Effect Snow Warning issued January 2 at 1:20PM EST until January 5 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
Event:
Lake Effect Snow Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 2, 2025 - 10:20am
Expires:
January 2, 2025 - 7:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 2 to
3 feet in the most persistent lake snows. The highest
accumulations will be across Oswego and southernmost Lewis county.
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 to nearly impossible at
times with deep snow cover on roads. Areas of blowing snow will
significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will
impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning 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