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Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 8:00 AM Jan. 20, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 4 feet in the most persistent bands. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph creating blowing and drifting snow and at times white out conditions. Snowfall rates may reach 2 to 5 inches per hour at times in the most intense bands. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. The greatest snow accumulations will be across southern Jefferson County, extreme northern Oswego County, and western Lewis County. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to nearly impossible within the heaviest lake effect snowbands. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect snowband oscillation. Snowfall rates up to 4 inches per hour at times for the Tug Hill region through early this evening. Wind chill values zero to 10 below zero through tonight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Heavy lake effect snow will create dangerous to nearly impossible travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. &&
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