Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 16 at 1:57AM EDT until March 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 10:57pm
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 6 to 10
inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as
45 mph will produce areas of blowing snow Monday night and Tuesday.
* WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis Counties. The highest accumulations
are expected across the Tug Hill Plateau.
* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
will impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds
will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages.
Instruction:
Lake effect 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