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NWS Warns of Lake-Effect Snow in Southeastern St. Lawrence Through Friday

Shifting bands are expected to drop 3 to 7 inches with brief whiteouts from gusts near 35 mph.

Overview

  • A winter weather advisory is in effect from 10 a.m. Thursday to 7 p.m. Friday for Southeastern St. Lawrence County.
  • Forecast calls for rounds of lake-effect snow producing 3 to 7 inches, with locally higher totals from Star Lake to Horseshoe Lake.
  • Snowfall rates may exceed an inch per hour at times as gusty winds near 35 mph reduce visibility.
  • The National Weather Service warns that travel could be very difficult, with hazards likely during the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.
  • On Wednesday evening, a fast-moving line of heavy snow near 50 mph already reduced visibility across multiple North Country counties, impacting towns including Tupper Lake and Saranac Lake and a stretch of I-87 between mile markers 82 and 119.