Oswego County, NY – Drivers and residents east of Lake Ontario are facing hazardous travel conditions today as a persistent lake effect snow band continues to impact Central New York, with the heaviest snow focused on Oswego County this afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Buffalo, the lake effect snow band briefly lifted north earlier today toward the Oswego–Jefferson County line but is expected to drift back south, refocusing over Oswego County through the remainder of the afternoon. Snowfall rates of up to 2 inches per hour are continuing within the heaviest band.
Forecasters say difficult travel is likely, especially within and near the most intense snowfall. Roads may quickly become snow-covered, and poor visibility is expected at times due to heavy snow and blowing snow, particularly on north–south roadways. Traffic camera images from areas including NY-11 near Sandy Creek and I-81 at Pulaski show snow-covered pavement and reduced visibility.
The National Weather Service notes that snowfall rates are expected to gradually decrease later today as the dominant lake effect band weakens. However, widespread light snow is forecast to spread across much of the region this evening, which could continue to impact the evening commute.
Residents are urged to monitor local forecasts and road conditions, allow extra travel time, and use caution if heading out. Rapidly changing conditions are possible as the snow band shifts position.
The latest localized forecasts, advisories, and radar updates are available at weather.gov/buf.
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