Headline:
Lake Effect Snow Warning issued January 3 at 1:54PM EST until January 5 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
Event:
Lake Effect Snow Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 3, 2025 - 10:54am
Expires:
January 4, 2025 - 2:00am
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 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 evening 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; Lewis
Forcast Office:
NWS Buffalo NY