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NWS Warns of 5 to 12 Inches in Jefferson, Lewis and Oswego as Lake-Effect Bands Set Up

A rain-to-snow changeover tonight sets up localized lake-effect bands over Tug Hill and western Oswego.

Overview

  • The National Weather Service issued the warnings at 12:49 p.m. Wednesday, effective until Friday morning for Jefferson and Lewis counties and until 1 p.m. Friday for Oswego County.
  • Forecast snow totals are 5 to 10 inches in Jefferson and Lewis and 6 to 12 inches in Oswego, with the greatest amounts on the Tug Hill Plateau and the western half of Oswego County.
  • Snow begins this evening on the Tug Hill Plateau, with lower elevations starting as rain before transitioning to snow overnight.
  • Snow becomes localized lake-effect Thursday into Friday morning, leading to sharp gradients and uneven accumulations.
  • Wind chills below zero are expected Thursday through Friday morning, and the NWS cautions that travel may be difficult, including the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.