Overview
- The National Weather Service issued the warning at 12:38 a.m. Thursday, effective from 1 p.m. Thursday to 7 p.m. Friday.
- The alert targets northern Herkimer and Hamilton counties, where a lake-effect band is expected to linger before shifting south Friday afternoon.
- Heavy snow of 8 to 12 inches is forecast, with locally higher amounts possible in parts of Herkimer County north of Route 28.
- Travel could become very difficult as snow-covered roads, reduced visibility, and blowing and drifting snow develop.
- Drivers are urged to delay travel if possible and to use extreme caution due to rapid visibility changes and challenging terrain.