.A LAKE EFFECT SNOW BAND WILL AFFECT PARTS OF JEFFERSON...OSWEGO...
AND LEWIS COUNTIES...
HAZARDS...A lake effect snow band which can rapidly reduce
visibility to less than a quarter of a mile. This lake effect snow
band is producing extremely heavy snow at the rate of 2 to 3 inches
per hour.
LOCATION AND MOVEMENT...At 1233 PM EST, a wide band of lake effect
snow was streaming in off Lake Ontario, from Oswego to Mannsville
east to the Tug Hill and southern Lewis county. The lake effect snow
band was intensifying, while remaining nearly stationary.
LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
Oswego, Sandy Island Beach State Park, Pulaski, Redfield, Selkirk
Shores State Park, Highmarket, Mexico Point State Park, Nine Mile
Point, Scriba, Richland, New Haven, Mexico, Williamstown, Lyonsdale,
Orwell, Sandy Creek, Port Leyden, Lacona, Lyons Falls and Parish.
This includes Interstate 81 between exits 33 and 38.
SAFETY INFO...
Use extra caution if you must travel into or through this lake effect
snow band. Rapid changes in visibility and potentially slick roads
may lead to accidents. Accidents have already been reported in the
area today.
Conditions can deteriorate rapidly in winter weather situations. Be
prepared for snow or ice covered roads. Slow down and allow extra
time to reach your destination.