Overview
- The National Weather Service keeps a lake-effect snow warning in place for Onondaga County until 7 a.m. Friday, with a winter-storm warning for Onondaga, Madison and southern Oneida counties.
- Onondaga County issued a travel advisory that urges drivers to slow down and use caution but does not restrict travel.
- Onondaga Community College closed at noon and most school districts canceled classes, including the Syracuse City School District.
- Shifting snow bands produced poor visibility and icy roads, and the county 911 Center reported numerous crashes, disabled vehicles and cars sliding off roadways.
- Forecasters expect additional narrow bands overnight with 5 to 8 inches possible in Onondaga and Madison by Friday morning, followed by a chance of lighter snow Friday and Saturday.