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Fort Stanwix National Monument
Friday January 12th, 2018 :: 03:57 a.m. EST

Alert

Winter Storm Warning until 04:00PM Saturday

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Total ice accumulations of one tenth to one quarter of an inch, followed by total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches, with localized amounts up to 12 inches.

* WHERE...Northern Oneida, Yates, Seneca, Southern Cayuga, Onondaga and Steuben Counties.

* WHEN...Rain changes to freezing rain and sleet this evening, then over to heavy snow around or shortly after midnight. Snow persists into Saturday morning, then tapers off around midday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The very rapid fall of temperatures this evening will flash freeze wet roadways and sidewalks. The combination of ice and gusty northwest winds may cause power outages and tree damage. Snow and sleet will be heavy and dense, making it a challenge to shovel. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice are expected. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTHERN ONEIDA ... ONONDAGA ... SENECA ... SOUTHERN CAYUGA ... STEUBEN ... YATES

Address/Location
Fort Stanwix National Monument
100 North James Street
Rome, NY 13440

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 315-336-2090

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Alert Details

Severity:
Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Winter Storm Warning

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