NWS: Lake Effect Snow Warning for Oneida County Thursday afternoon through early Saturday

Published on February 13, 2025

NWS

ONEIDA COUNTY: LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 P.M. THURSDAY TO 1 A.M. EST SATURDAY.

* WHAT...For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10-inches with localized amounts of over a foot possible in western Oneida and northern Madison County. Winds gusting as high as 40-mph.

* WHERE...Madison, Northern Oneida, and Southern Oneida Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 P.M. Thursday to 1 A.M. EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

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. 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.
Slow down and use caution while traveling.

In New York, the latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

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