...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations of
2 to 3 feet in the most persistent lake snows, with the greatest
amounts centered on Tug Hill. Storm totals could locally exceed
4 feet. The lake band will settle from the Watertown and Fort
Drum areas back to areas south of Watertown tonight and
Thursday. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will result in blowing
and drifting snow, with near whiteout conditions at times,
especially this evening.
* WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas
of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The
hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening
commutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Heavy 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.
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