Headline:
Lake Effect Snow Warning issued March 17 at 12:45PM EDT until March 18 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Event:
Lake Effect Snow Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 17, 2026 - 9:45am
Expires:
March 17, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 6 to
10 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high
as 40 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow through early
this evening before winds diminish after sunset.
* WHERE...Northern Cayuga and Oswego Counties. The greatest
accumulations will be across the Tug Hill Plateau this afternoon,
then across southern Oswego and far northern Cayuga counties
tonight.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult with snow covered roads and
very poor visibility at times. The hazardous conditions will
impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.
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: