Winter Storm WARNING in Effect for Lewis, Jefferson, and Northern Herkimer Counties until Wednesday

FOR LEWIS AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES-...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 3 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph creating blowing and drifting snow and at times white out conditions. * WHERE...Greatest snow amounts will be found near Watertown and Fort Drum areas and also southward to across the Tug Hill region. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible at times within lake effect snow. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday through Wednesday commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect snowband oscillation. Snowfall rates up to 4 inches per hour at times for the Tug Hill region Monday night through Tuesday night. Wind chill values zero to 10 below zero Monday night through Tuesday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Heavy accumulating lake effect snow will create dangerous to impossible travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving.

FOR NORTHERN HERKIMER COUNTY-...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM MONDAY TO 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Localized snow accumulations within lake effect bands of 6 to 12 inches for areas north of Old Forge. * WHERE...Northern Herkimer County. * WHEN...From 7 PM Monday to 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be difficult.