WEATHER UPDATE-Winter Weather Advisory Now in Effect for Oneida County. Lake Effect Snow Warnings Continue for Lewis, Jefferson and N. Herkimer Counties
FOR ONEIDA COUNTY-...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Snow accumulations of up to 6 inches expected, especially in the higher elevations. * WHERE...A portion of central New York. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
FOR LEWIS AND JEFFERSON COUNTY- ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Multiple feet of snow will be likely through the weekend in the most persistent lake snows. The highest accumulations will be in the vicinity of the Tug Hill plateau. Snowfall rates will likely exceed 2 inches an hour at times. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. * WHEN...From 7 AM Friday to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult and at times nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions will certainly impact the Friday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.
FOR OLD FORGE AND THE WESTERN ADIRONDACKS-...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches with locally higher amounts. * WHERE...Northern Warren, Hamilton, and Northern Herkimer Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 1 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact Thanksgiving travel.
