Overview
- The National Weather Service issued the warning at 11:17 p.m., effective until 12:15 a.m. Saturday for Clinton, Franklin and St. Lawrence counties.
- At 11:16 p.m., a dangerous squall line was located from Morses Line to Chazy Landing to Canton Village, moving east at about 45 mph.
- Hazards include winds of 40 mph or greater and visibility falling below a half mile, with potential for downed tree limbs and blown unsecured objects.
- The weather service cautions that travel can deteriorate rapidly, urging motorists to slow down, allow extra time and expect snow- or ice-covered roads.
- Earlier in the evening, a heavy snow alert ran from 9:47 to 10:30 p.m. for St. Lawrence and Franklin counties as a band moved southeast from near Bombay, affecting communities such as Massena, Potsdam, Malone, Morristown Village and Moira.