At 4:42 p.m. Thursday, the National Weather Service issued an updated Lake Effect Snow Warning in effect from 7:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. Saturday for Oneida County.
“Strong lake effect is expected. Peak amounts of 6 to 18 inches are expected west of Route 26, with locally about 20 inches in the far northwest corner of Oneida County. Much lower amounts of 3 to 6 inches are expected east of Route 26 toward the Boonville, Forestport and Woodgate areas,” the weather service said. “Lake-effect snow bands will move back and forth across the area of uncertainty in snowfall totals. There will likely be a wide range of amounts with a sharp limit on snowfall totals.”
“Travel may be very difficult to impossible. Hazardous conditions could affect the Friday morning and evening commute,” the weather service said. “If you must travel, keep a flashlight, extra food and water in your vehicle in case of emergency. Call 5 1 1 for the latest road conditions for the state you are calling from.”
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