Winter Storm WARNING for Lewis and Jefferson Counties/Lake Effect Snow WARNING for N. Oneida County

FOR LEWIS AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES.......WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet, with localized amounts of up to 4 feet possible across Oswego County. Snowfall rates of 3 to 5 inches per hour possible in the most intense bands. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. The greatest additional snow amounts will focus across Oswego County. Additional snowfall in Jefferson County will only be across the far southern end of the county, and in Lewis County only in the far southwest corner of the county, with minimal amounts elsewhere. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. The heaviest snowfall will be tonight through Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible with near zero visibility and deep snow cover on roads. If you must travel, be prepared for severe impacts and the possibility of becoming stranded..

FOR NORTHERN ONEIDA COUNTY...........LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. The highest amounts over 7 inches are expected west of an Ava to Taberg line. Local amounts around or a bit over one foot. Accumulations will be considerably lower east of Boonville. * WHERE...Northern Oneida County. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow bands will move back and forth across the area, with uncertainty in snowfall totals. There will likely be a wide range in amounts with a sharp cutoff in snow totals.