Full Notification

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches. For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 AM EST Thursday. For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, from 1 AM Thursday to 7 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's commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The widespread snow will gradually taper off this evening, and some rain could mix in for a time in the lower elevations. The lake effect snow begins early Thursday morning, becoming heavier through the day and into Thursday evening. Lake effect snow then persists into Thursday night and Friday morning. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour will be possible in the heaviest lake effect snow bands. The highest lake effect snow totals are expected to be centered over the Syracuse metro area east into north-central Madison county, then extending into southern Oneida county. The highest totals are expected to remain south of Utica, Rome and New Hartford in southern Oneida county. The Mohawk Valley area is expected to see 2 to 5 inches of snow Thursday into Thursday night.

* AFFECTED AREAS: 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. Slow down and use caution while traveling.