NWS: Winter Storm Warning Monday afternoon through early Wednesday for entire listening area

JEFFERSON & LEWIS COUNTIES: WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 P.M. THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 A.M. EDT WEDNESDAY.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 14 inches.

* WHERE...Lewis county. Greatest snow accumulations will be across the Tug Hill Plateau.

* WHEN...From 5 P.M. this afternoon to 8 A.M. EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult with snow covered roads and poor visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions.

ONEIDA COUNTY: WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 P.M. THIS EVENING TO 8 A.M. EDT WEDNESDAY.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 9 to 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph Tuesday.

* WHERE...In New York, Northern Oneida, Madison, Southern Oneida, Chenango, Otsego, Delaware and Sullivan counties. In Pennsylvania, Northern Wayne county.

* WHEN...From 6 P.M. this evening to 8 A.M. EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates tonight into tomorrow morning could approach 1 to 2 inches per hour. Highest snow accumulations will be across higher terrain.

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 2 P.M. THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 A.M. EDT WEDNESDAY.

* WHAT...Heavy, wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 15 inches.

* WHERE...Northern Herkimer County.

* WHEN...From 2 P.M. this afternoon to 8 A.M. EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The weight of the heavy wet snow on tree branches will likely result in power outages. Snowfall rates in excess of 1 inch per hour are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This will be a long duration and high- impact snow event. Prepare now for this upcoming winter storm.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

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