Lake Effect Snow Warning 01/03/2025 16:38 for New York areas

Headline: 
Lake Effect Snow Warning issued January 3 at 7:38PM EST until January 5 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Binghamton NY
Event: 
Lake Effect Snow Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 3, 2025 - 4:38pm
Expires: 
January 4, 2025 - 4:45am
Description: 
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations between 12 and 20 inches, isolated areas of 2 feet possible in northern Onondaga. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Madison, Northern Oneida, Onondaga, and Southern Oneida Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible under the snow band. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow will shift southward through the NY Thruway corridor tonight into tomorrow morning. The bands of snow are then expected to slowly lift back northward tomorrow night into Sunday.
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