Winter Storm Warning 12/04/2024 01:23 for New York areas

Headline: 
Winter Storm Warning issued December 4 at 4:23AM EST until December 6 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Binghamton NY
Event: 
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 4, 2024 - 1:23am
Expires: 
December 4, 2024 - 1:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...A portion of central New York. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers will slowly develop this afternoon, and become steadier and heavier overnight. Embedded snow squalls may reduce visibility to near zero at times Thursday morning. Winds will become increasingly gusty Thursday.
Instruction: 
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be found at 511ny.org or by calling 5 1 1.
Area Description: 
Onondaga; Madison; Southern Oneida; Cortland; Chenango; Otsego
Forcast Office: 
NWS Binghamton NY