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Lake-Effect Snow Disrupts Central New York With Closures and Hazardous Travel

Officials urge caution through Friday morning under a lake-effect warning for Onondaga County.

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.