Full Notification

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches in the lower elevations, with 9 to 15 inches over the higher terrain. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph Friday afternoon and night will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Northern Oneida, Onondaga, Madison, Southern Oneida, Cortland, Chenango, Otsego and Delaware counties.

* WHEN...Rain changes to a period of steady, occasionally heavy snow late tonight into early Friday morning. Then a brief lull with lighter snow expected late morning into the early afternoon Friday. Another round of steady, occasionally heavy snow Friday evening into Friday night. Snowfall rates may reach 1 inch per hour at times. The snow tapers to light snow showers and flurries by Saturday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commute on Friday.

* AFFECTED AREAS: MADISON ... OTSEGO ... ONONDAGA ... SOUTHERN ONEIDA ... NORTHERN ONEIDA ... CORTLAND ... DELAWARE ... CHENANGO

Instructions:

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.