Interactive NWS Alert

Radar valid at 700 am EST, Nov 29th 2025

NYZ009-018-036-037-250500-
/O.NEW.KBGM.WS.A.0009.251127T2100Z-251129T1200Z/
Northern Oneida-Onondaga-Madison-Southern Oneida-
Including the cities of Rome, Oneida, Hamilton, Syracuse,
Boonville, and Utica
1149 AM EST Mon Nov 24 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations
greater than 7 inches possible in the most persistent lake snows.
Winds could gust as high as 40 mph, producing blowing and drifting
snow and possible whiteout conditions.

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

* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce
visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the busy
Thanksgiving holiday travel period.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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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