Headline:
Lake Effect Snow Warning issued March 17 at 12:45PM EDT until March 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Event:
Lake Effect Snow Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 17, 2026 - 9:45am
Expires:
March 17, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 2 to
5 inches in the most persistent lake snows, greatest across the
Tug Hill Plateau. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce
blowing and drifting snow.
* WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis Counties. The greatest additional
accumulations will be across the Tug Hill Plateau.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions with
very poor visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the
Tuesday evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The band of heavy lake effect snow will
continue to drift south this afternoon, with improving travel
conditions in Watertown and Fort Drum.
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:
Jefferson; Lewis
Forcast Office:
NWS Buffalo NY
Sender: