Full Notification

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches with localized amounts of over a foot possible in western Oneida and northern Madison County. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Madison, Northern Oneida, and Southern Oneida Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Thursday. For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, from 4 PM Thursday to 1 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTHERN ONEIDA ... 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. Slow down and use caution while traveling. In New York, The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. In Pennsylvania, The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission remind motorist to adjust speeds based on driving conditions as winter weather impacts Pennsylvania roadways. Visit www.511pa.com for the latest travel, roadways, and traffic conditions.