Headline:
Lake Effect Snow Warning issued March 17 at 9:09AM EDT until March 18 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Event:
Lake Effect Snow Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 17, 2026 - 6:09am
Expires:
March 17, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations
between 5 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Northern Oneida and Southern Oneida Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow will develop this afternoon
and persist into the overnight hours. The heaviest snowfall
amounts are current expected to fall across central portions of
Oneida County.
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; Southern Oneida
Forcast Office:
NWS Binghamton NY
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