Winter Storm System is Expected to Create Difficult Driving Conditions Wednesday Evening and Thursday Morning

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Winter Storm System is Expected to Create Difficult Driving Conditions Wednesday Evening and Thursday Morning
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today urged New Yorkers to use caution while traveling tonight and tomorrow morning as a winter weather system is forecast to bring lake effect snow to areas south and southeast of Lake Ontario. The highest expected totals are forecast for southern Oswego County, Syracuse and the Utica/Rome area with totals up to 10 inches expected in some places, while portions of Central New York, the Finger Lakes and the Mohawk Valley may see 1 to 2 inches from this storm. New Yorkers are urged to exercise caution as driving conditions will be extremely difficult at times in these areas.

A Winter Storm Watch is currently in effect from this evening through Thursday afternoon for areas near Lake Ontario in the Central NY, Finger Lakes and Mohawk Valley regions, including Cayuga, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego and Wayne counties. The heaviest snow will fall overnight into Thursday morning, with snowfall rates exceeding 1 to 2 inches per hour at times. Travel will likely be very difficult, especially during this evening and the Thursday morning commute, with snow-covered roads and poor visibility expected.

The National Weather Service has already issued Winter Storm Watches. To view the complete listing of as well as access the latest forecasts, visit the National Weather Service website.