iNWS Alert

NYZ018-036-037-290845-
/O.NEW.KBGM.LE.W.0002.240229T0300Z-240301T0000Z/
Onondaga-Madison-Southern Oneida-
Including the cities of Syracuse, Hamilton, Oneida, Rome,
and Utica
338 AM EST Wed Feb 28 2024

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations
of 3 to 6 inches will be common, with 7 to 11 inches in the
heaviest band. Winds gusting over 30 mph may lead to near-
blizzard conditons at times.

* WHERE...Onondaga, Madison and Southern Oneida counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
could impact the morning or evening commute, including in the
Syracuse metro area.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very strong winds Wednesday evening will
begin to diminish somewhat as the lake effect snow bands become
more organized. Still, there is a risk of near-blizzard
conditions at times in the heaviest snow bands.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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, or on the web at 511ny.org.

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