Latest National Weather Service alerts and updates for Thursday, January 22, 2026
TUG HILL PLATEAU- WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 P.M. EST FRIDAY; WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING.
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 3 feet in the most persistent bands. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce significant blowing and drifting snow. Widespread heavy snow possible late Saturday night through Monday evening. Significant accumulations possible.
* WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. The greatest accumulations will focus across the Tug Hill Plateau during the lake effect snow today through Friday.
* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 P.M. EST Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult with deep snow cover on roads and very poor visibility. Travel within the most intense portion of the band may be nearly impossible at times. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Begin needed preparations at home or with your vehicle. Travel may become difficult, so plan accordingly. Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
ONEIDA COUNTY- WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 P.M. EST THIS AFTERNOON; WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING.
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. For the Winter Storm Watch, Heavy snow with significant accumulations possible.
* WHERE...Northern Oneida County.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 P.M. EST this afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Heavy snow could make travel extremely difficult Sunday through Monday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At this time, for the winter storm watch, the heaviest snowfall is forecast to be from the Twin Tiers southward, however, further adjustments to the storm track is likely in the coming days. Snowfall could be very heavy at times Sunday through Sunday night with hourly rates exceeding 1 inch per hour.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...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. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
OLD FORGE & WESTERN ADIRONDACKS- EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 to 35 below zero possible.
* WHERE...In New York, Northern Warren, Hamilton, Northern Fulton, and Northern Herkimer Counties. In Vermont, Bennington and Western Windham Counties.
* WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest wind chills are expected in the Adirondack Mountains in New York, and in the southern Green Mountains in Vermont.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
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