Oswego, NY – Residents across northern New York are being urged to prepare as a significant winter storm is expected to intensify beginning Sunday morning, bringing feet of snow, dangerous travel conditions, and possible power outages through midweek.
According to the National Weather Service in Buffalo, a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 1 a.m. Sunday, followed immediately by a Winter Storm Warning from 7 a.m. Sunday through 4 p.m. Wednesday. The alert impacts Oswego, Jefferson, and Lewis counties, including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville, as well as surrounding rural areas.
Forecasters say snowfall totals could reach 2 to 4 feet, especially across the Tug Hill Plateau, where the heaviest accumulations are expected near Watertown and Fort Drum, extending southward through the region. Snowfall rates may peak at up to 4 inches per hour at times between Monday night and Tuesday night due to intense lake-effect snow bands.
Strong winds gusting up to 45 mph are expected to create blowing and drifting snow, resulting in near-zero visibility and whiteout conditions. Officials warn that travel may become difficult to impossible, particularly during the Monday morning commute through Wednesday.
The National Weather Service also cautions that gusty winds combined with heavy snow could bring down tree branches and lead to isolated power outages. Wind chill values are expected to drop to zero to 10 degrees below zero Monday night into Tuesday.
Drivers are urged to avoid unnecessary travel, slow down, and allow extra time if travel is unavoidable. Residents are also encouraged to submit local snow reports to the National Weather Service through its website or social media channels.
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