NY weather update: Lake effect snow warning issued for New York until early Sunday evening

The National Weather Service issued an updated lake effect snow warning for Oneida, Onondaga, and Madison counties on Saturday at 4 a.m., which will remain in place until Sunday at 4 p.m.

“Snow with a strong lake effect. Additional snow accumulations in western Oneida County range from 10 to 20 inches, with local accumulations reaching up to 2 feet. The weather service also reports gusts of up to 35 mph. “This morning, the area south of the NY Thruway corridor will see the most snowfall. It is anticipated that the snow bands will gradually move back northward this afternoon and into Sunday.

“Travel may be extremely challenging or maybe impossible. The weather service warns that visibility may be severely reduced in areas where snow is blowing. “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. The weather during lake effect snow might range from dry conditions a few miles distant to bands of heavy snow locally. Visibilities can differ significantly as well. Be ready for sudden changes in road conditions, visibility, and weather.

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