Headline:
Lake Effect Snow Warning issued January 3 at 3:33AM EST until January 5 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
Event:
Lake Effect Snow Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 3, 2025 - 12:33am
Expires:
January 3, 2025 - 12:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 2 to
3 feet in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as
30 mph today through tonight, and 40 mph Saturday through Saturday
night, will produce areas of blowing and drifting snow.
* WHERE...Northern Cayuga, Oswego, and Lewis Counties. The greatest
accumulations will likely focus across central and southern Oswego
County and far northern Cayuga County.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult with deep snow cover on
roads and very poor visibility. The hazardous conditions will
impact the Friday 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