Winter Storm Warning until 04:00AM Friday
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...A portion of central New York.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers will slowly develop this afternoon, and become steadier and heavier overnight. Embedded snow squalls may reduce visibility to near zero at times Thursday morning. Winds will become increasingly gusty Thursday.
* AFFECTED AREAS: ONONDAGA ... MADISON ... SOUTHERN ONEIDA ... CORTLAND ... CHENANGO ... OTSEGO
Instructions:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be found at 511ny.org or by calling 5 1 1.
Address/Location
Fort Stanwix National Monument
100 North James Street
Rome, NY 13440
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 315-336-2090
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP FOSTNPS followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant 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