Winter Weather Advisory 01/04/2025 01:00 for New York areas

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 4 at 4:00AM EST until January 5 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Binghamton NY
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 4, 2025 - 1:00am
Expires: 
January 4, 2025 - 1:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Chenango, Cortland, Otsego, and Southern Cayuga Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall will be in the northern portions of the counties.
Instruction: 
Slow down and use caution while traveling. 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: 
Southern Cayuga; Cortland; Chenango; Otsego
Forcast Office: 
NWS Binghamton NY