Active AlertsOnondaga

What: Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 7 inches.
Where: Madison and Onondaga Counties.
When: Until 8 AM EDT this morning.
Impacts: Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute.
Additional Details: Expect 5 to 10 inches of snow just north of Interstate 90, with much lower amounts of 1 to 3 inches south. Localized snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour at times will be possible. The snow quickly tapers off to scattered snow showers and flurries Wednesday morning. The highest snowfall amounts are expected in the Lakeport, Bridgeport, Clay, Cicero and Brewerton area. The City of Syracuse is forecast to see only 1 to 3 inches of snow.

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.