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Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 6:05 AM Jan. 26, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY... ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, periods of snow and lake enhanced snow. Additional snow accumulations 4 to 7 inches across Oswego and northern Cayuga counties, and 2 to 4 inches across Jefferson and Lewis counties today through tonight. For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet possible in the most persistent lake snows across Oswego County, with 8 to 14 inches possible across far northern Cayuga, southern Jefferson, and far western Lewis counties. * WHERE...Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Jefferson, and Lewis Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 AM EST Tuesday. For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, from 7 AM Tuesday to 7 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult at times with snow covered roads and poor visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow will oscillate north and south multiple times Tuesday through Thursday. This will bring very changeable conditions, and also allow for cleanup between rounds of lake effect snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Consider delaying travel. If you must travel, drive with extreme caution. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. &&
Lake Effect Snow Warning
Issued: 6:05 AM Jan. 26, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY... ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, periods of snow and lake enhanced snow. Additional snow accumulations 4 to 7 inches across Oswego and northern Cayuga counties, and 2 to 4 inches across Jefferson and Lewis counties today through tonight. For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet possible in the most persistent lake snows across Oswego County, with 8 to 14 inches possible across far northern Cayuga, southern Jefferson, and far western Lewis counties. * WHERE...Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Jefferson, and Lewis Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 AM EST Tuesday. For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, from 7 AM Tuesday to 7 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult at times with snow covered roads and poor visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow will oscillate north and south multiple times Tuesday through Thursday. This will bring very changeable conditions, and also allow for cleanup between rounds of lake effect snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Consider delaying travel. If you must travel, drive with extreme caution. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. &&
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