Active AlertsSouthern Oneida

Lake Effect Snow Warning

Issued at Wed 12:30 AM Mar. 18
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 7 inches.
Where: Northern Oneida and Southern Oneida 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 between 5 to 10 inches of snow along the Interstate 90 corridor and Mohawk Valley region of south-central Oneida County. There will be lower snowfall amounts across the far northern and southern portions of Oneida county, between 1 to 4 inches.

Recommended Action

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.

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