Headline:
Lake Effect Snow Warning issued March 17 at 2:15AM EDT until March 18 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Event:
Lake Effect Snow Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 11:15pm
Expires:
March 17, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 6 to
10 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high
as 45 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow today.
* WHERE...Northern Cayuga and Oswego Counties. The greatest
accumulation will be in the far northern end of Cayuga county and
the southern half of Oswego county.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. The hazardous conditions will
impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds will
down tree branches and cause isolated power outages.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Buffalo NY
Sender: