* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations over 2 feet will be possible in portions Northern Oneida, Onondaga and Madison County. In southern Cayuga County, localized snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches will be possible. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Madison, Northern Oneida, Onondaga, Southern Cayuga, and Southern Oneida Counties.
* WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 4 PM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTHERN ONEIDA ... SOUTHERN CAYUGA ... ONONDAGA ... MADISON ... SOUTHERN ONEIDA
Instructions:
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. 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.
