Eastern Lake Ontario Region, NY — A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 2 p.m. Saturday as heavy snow and strong winds create hazardous travel conditions.
According to the National Weather Service in Buffalo, an additional 2 to 4 inches of snow is expected across the eastern Lake Ontario region, including Oswego, Jefferson, and Lewis counties. Wind gusts reaching up to 40 mph may produce areas of blowing and drifting snow, further reducing visibility.
Forecasters say the highest snowfall totals are likely across the Tug Hill Plateau, where elevation typically enhances lake-effect snow bands. Communities including Watertown, Oswego, and Lowville remain within the warning area.
The National Weather Service reports that accumulating snow and gusty winds may create slippery road conditions and difficult travel, especially across higher elevations and rural roadways. Drivers could encounter reduced visibility in blowing snow, particularly on open stretches of highway and secondary roads.
Officials advise motorists to slow down and allow extra travel time as snow continues through the late morning hours.
The warning remains in effect until 2 p.m. Saturday, when snowfall is expected to gradually taper off across the region.
Weather officials also encourage residents to submit snowfall reports through the National Weather Service website or social media platforms to assist forecasters in monitoring storm impacts.
Morning snowfall and wind may affect student travel, deliveries, and commuter traffic across northern New York before conditions improve later today.
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