NY weather: Lake effect snow warning for St. Lawrence and Franklin counties for Thursday and Friday

The National Weather Service issued a lake effect snow warning for St. Lawrence and Franklin counties on Wednesday at 2:28 p.m., which is in place from Thursday at 1 a.m. until Friday at 7 a.m.

“Snow with a strong lake effect is anticipated. accumulations of snow totaling up to 16 inches. “There are gusts of up to 40 mph,” the weather agency said. “Short gusts of wind combined with extremely low visibility can cause near-whiteout conditions at times. The best opportunities will be around Route 3 between Harrisville, New York, and Tupper Lake. Localized buildup could be more than 20 inches.

“Roads will probably get slippery and dangerous, especially bridges and overpasses. Parts of northern New York are predicted to experience blowing snow. Snowfall and blowing might cause visibility to plummet below 1/4 mile. Travel may be extremely challenging or even impossible. The weather service says the dangerous conditions will affect Thursday morning and evening commutes in Franklin County and sections of southern St. Lawrence. “If you have to go, make sure your car has food, drink, and an additional flashlight in case of an emergency. You can dial 5 1 1 to get the most recent road conditions for the state you are calling from. For further information, tune in to local media programs or NOAA Weather Radio. If at all feasible, people should postpone their travel. Drive extremely carefully and be ready for abrupt changes in visibility if you must travel. Give yourself more time to get to your destination and give yourself plenty of space between you and the car in front of you. Steer clear of abrupt acceleration or braking, and exercise extra caution when turning or going up slopes. Verify that your vehicle is in good operating order and has been winterized.

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