NWS UPDATE: Winter Storm Warnings issued for Oneida County and Old Forge regions; Winter Storm Watch issued for Tug Hill
ONEIDA COUNTY: WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 P.M. FRIDAY AFTERNOON TO 2 P.M. EDT SATURDAY.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 9 inches.
* WHERE...Northern Oneida county.
* WHEN...From 5 P.M. Friday to 2 P.M. EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will begin to develop this afternoon, and may be heavy at times tonight into Saturday morning. Snow may briefly mix with sleet or freezing rain Saturday morning.
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.
OLD FORGE & WESTERN ADIRONDACKS: WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 P.M. FRIDAY TO 8 P.M. EDT SATURDAY.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 10 inches.
* WHEN...From 8 P.M. FRIDAY to 8 P.M. EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will spread from west to east this evening and overnight tonight. A heavy, wet snow is expected. Isolated power outages from downed trees and branches are possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
JEFFERSON, LEWIS & OSWEGO COUNTIES: WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 7 inches or more possible.
* WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region.
* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Begin needed preparations at home or with your vehicle. Travel may become difficult, so plan accordingly.
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