NWS: Winter Storm Watch for entire listening area Friday night through Saturday

Published on March 02, 2023

NWS

JEFFERSON & LEWIS COUNTIES: WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches possible.

* WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region.

* WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Begin needed preparations at home or with your vehicle. Travel may become difficult, so plan accordingly.

ONEIDA COUNTY: WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible which may mix with sleet and freezing rain briefly. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 10 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Oneida and Southern Oneida counties.

* WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

OLD FORGE/WESTERN ADIRONDACKS: WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING.

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...The southern Adirondacks, Mohawk Valley, and Lake George Saratoga Region in eastern New York.

* WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to begin across the region Friday evening and become moderate to locally heavy Friday night into Saturday morning before tapering off Saturday afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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