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Snow Squall Warning
Issued: 4:44 PM Jan. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a * Snow Squall Warning for... Southeastern Oneida County in central New York... Madison County in central New York... Cortland County in central New York... Southeastern Onondaga County in central New York... Northeastern Tompkins County in central New York... Northwestern Chenango County in central New York... * Until 1230 PM EST. * At 1144 AM EST, a dangerous snow squall was located along a line extending from Sherrill to near Groton, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Intense bursts of heavy snow. Gusty winds leading to blowing snow and visibility rapidly falling to less than one-quarter mile. Wind gusts up to 35 mph. SOURCE...Radar and webcams. IMPACT...Travel will become difficult and potentially dangerous within minutes. Locations impacted include... Utica, Cortland, Oneida, Kirkland, Verona, Westmoreland, Eaton, Paris, Deerfield, and Hamilton. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow Down! Rapid changes in visibility and road conditions are expected with this dangerous snow squall. Be alert for sudden whiteout conditions. Reduce speed and turn on headlights! During snow squalls, the visibility may suddenly drop to near zero in whiteout conditions. && SNOW SQUALL...OBSERVED
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 4:28 PM Jan. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SNOW SQUALLS POSSIBLE INTO THE EARLY AFTERNOON... Scattered snow showers and squalls are possible into early this afternoon. Brief periods of heavy snow will be possible and will likely lead to snow-covered roads. The heavy snow combined with gusty winds, may occasionally drop visibility to a quarter mile or less. Snow squalls can make travel dangerous very quickly. If caught in a snow squall, slow down and allow plenty of stopping distance.
Winter Storm Watch
Issued: 7:04 AM Jan. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Widespread heavy snow with significant accumulations possible. * WHERE...Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow could make travel extremely difficult Sunday through Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At this time, the heaviest snowfall is forecast to be from the Twin Tiers southward, however, further adjustments to the storm track is likely in the coming days. Snowfall could be very heavy at times Sunday through Sunday night with hourly rates exceeding 1 inch per hour. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. &&
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