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Location: Watertown, NY
Elevation: 505ft
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Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 6:16 PM Dec. 30, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 4 feet.
Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will create blowing and drifting
snow along with whiteout conditions at times.

* WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected to continue today and
will make travel treacherous. Travel will remain very difficult
with hazardous conditions from lake effect snow continuing to
impact travel through the week.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is expected oscillate back
north to east of Lake Ontario tonight into Wednesday. Forecast
snowfall amounts could be much higher where lake bands persist
during this long duration event.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally
heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just
a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather,
visibility, and road conditions.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

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Gale Warning
Issued: 12:21 PM Dec. 30, 2025 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds to 40 knots and waves 15 to 19 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore and open waters of Lake Ontario from
Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

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