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NWS: Lake Effect Snow WARNING in Effect 7 AM Friday
Through 7 PM Monday
Published: November 27, 2024
at 12:45 p.m.
By: Weather Alert
from the National Weather Service
Lake Effect Snow
Warning
URGENT - WINTER
WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather
Service Buffalo NY
1221 PM EST Wed
Nov 27 2024
NYZ006>008-280300-
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/O.NEW.KBUF.LE.W.0005.241129T1200Z-241203T0000Z/
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the
cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
1221 PM EST Wed
Nov 27 2024
...LAKE EFFECT
SNOW WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Multiple feet of snow
will be likely through the weekend in the most persistent lake snows. The
highest accumulations will be in the vicinity of the Tug Hill plateau.
Snowfall rates will likely exceed 2 inches an hour at times.
* WHERE...The
Eastern Lake Ontario Region.
* WHEN...From 7
AM Friday to 7 PM EST Monday.
*
IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult and at times nearly impossible. The
hazardous conditions will certainly impact the Friday evening commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS
ACTIONS...During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of
locally
heavy snow with
greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away. Be
prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.
Consider delaying
travel. If you must travel, drive with extreme caution. Leave plenty of
room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and
allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or
when making turns.
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