Headline:
Lake Effect Snow Warning issued March 18 at 12:30AM EDT until March 18 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Event:
Lake Effect Snow Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 17, 2026 - 9:30pm
Expires:
March 18, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations up to
7 inches.
* WHERE...Madison and Onondaga Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect 5 to 10 inches of snow just north of
Interstate 90, with much lower amounts of 1 to 3 inches south.
Localized snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour at times will
be possible. The snow quickly tapers off to scattered snow showers
and flurries Wednesday morning. The highest snowfall amounts are
expected in the Lakeport, Bridgeport, Clay, Cicero and Brewerton
area. The City of Syracuse is forecast to see only 1 to 3 inches
of snow.
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:
Onondaga; Madison
Forcast Office:
NWS Binghamton NY
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