Winter Storm Warnings, Lake Effect Snow Warnings and Wind Advisories Issued for the Entier Region
FOR LEWIS COUNTY-...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY... ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 6 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations between quarter and one half inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 9 to 18 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Lewis County. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 1 AM EST Monday. For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, from 1 AM Monday to 6 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...For the Winter Storm Warning, power outages and tree damage are possible due to the ice and strong winds. Travel could be very difficult. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. For the Lake effect snow warning, heavy lake effect snow possible. Travel could be nearly impossible in areas of blowing snow with reduced visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow and ice will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow and ice reports through our website or social media. Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Wind Advisory ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...All of western and north central New York. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
FOR ONEIDA COUNTY-...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, for freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations of one tenth and two tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph later this evening. For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, total snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches over the two and a half day time period. Locally up to 2 feet of snow possible over northwest Oneida County. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph tonight into Monday will likely create hazardous whiteout conditions. * WHERE...Northern Oneida and Southern Oneida Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Scattered power outages and tree damage are possible due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. Areas of blowing and drifting snow could significantly reduce visibility, causing blizzard conditions and whiteouts in open exposed locations. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant icing today could cause tree damage and power outages across the county. Heavy lake effect snow will combine with strong northwest winds late tonight into Monday to bring near blizzard conditions at times in the heaviest lake effect snow bands. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are expected in the heavy lake effect snow. This will be a long duration event through Tuesday night. The lake effect snow band will fluctuate north and south through the warning period. ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. *WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and scattered power outages may result.
FOR NORTHERN HERKIMER COUNTY AND THE ADIRONDACKS-...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 6 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy mixed precipitation. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 3 and 6 inches and ice accumulations between two tenths and three tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Northern Herkimer and Southern Herkimer Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, from 1 AM Monday to 6 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous through this morning resulting in difficult travel conditions. Whiteout conditions are expected tonight through Tuesday and may make travel treacherous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will continue before transitioning to a wintry mix this morning. Gusty winds along with the weight of snow and ice on trees could result in some downed tree branches leading to some power outages. Heavy lake effect snow will then develop later tonight and continue through Tuesday with the potential for near blizzard conditions at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwestern Connecticut, east central and eastern New York, and southern Vermont. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds along with the weight of snow and ice on trees will lead to an increased risk of downed trees and power lines, resulting in power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
