Sunday Afternoon Updated Forecast for the Region
FOR LEWIS COUNTY-...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches in the most persistent lake snows over southern Lewis county into this evening. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Lewis county. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
FOR N.ONEIDA COUNTY-...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 18 inches with as much as 22 inches around and northwest of Camden. * WHERE...Northern Oneida county. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snowfall rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour are expected. Rates will decrease this evening as the snow lifts northward. Snow will quickly accumulate on roadways, making traveling difficult to impossible. Strong wind gusts will result in blowing snow and whiteout conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
FOR NORTHERN HERKIMER COUNTY-...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 11 inches, with the greatest amounts located between the New York State Thruway and Route 8. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Herkimer County. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches in southern Herkimer County. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates may reach 1 to 2 inches per hour within the most intense portion of the snowband. The snowband should develop across north central Herkimer County early this morning, then shift southward into south central Herkimer County by mid to late morning, and into southern Herkimer County during this afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY-...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING......LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Snow, mainly later tonight. Areas of blowing and drifting snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Jefferson county. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving.
