FOR LEWIS COUNTY...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations
of 8 to 16 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds
gusting as high as 35 mph will create some blowing and drifting
snow.
* WHERE...Lewis county.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas
of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
FOR ONEIDA COUNTY....
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations
of 12 to 18 inches with as much as 22 inches around and west of
Camden.
* WHERE...Northern Oneida county.
* WHEN...From 4 AM Sunday to 4 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy lake effect snow will begin this
morning and continue through tonight. The heaviest snowfall
rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour are expected during the daytime
hours. Rates will decrease this evening as the snow lifts
northward. Snow will quickly accumulate on roadways, making
traveling difficult to impossible. Strong wind gusts will result
in blowing snow and whiteout conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
For N. Herkimer County......LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations
of 3 to 11 inches, with the greatest amounts located between the
New York State Thruway and Route 8. Winds gusting as high as 45
mph.
* WHERE...Herkimer County.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could
bring down tree branches in southern Herkimer County.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates may reach 1 to 2 inches per
hour within the most intense portion of the snowband. The
snowband should develop across north central Herkimer County
early this morning, then shift southward into south central
Herkimer County by mid to late morning, and into southern
Herkimer County during this afternoon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations of
4 to 8 inches in the most persistent lake snows. West winds
gusting as high as 40 mph will create blowing and drifting snow.
* WHERE...Jefferson county.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be
prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.
