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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 7:36 AM Jan. 2, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from Hamlin Beach to the Saint Lawrence River. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions that could capsize or damage small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 6:07 AM Jan. 2, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet across Oswego County, with localized amounts of around 3 feet where lake effect snow persists the longest. Snowfall rates of 3 to 5 inches per hour likely in the most intense bands. Additional accumulations of 6 to 12 inches across far southern Jefferson and western Lewis counties, with most of that falling early this morning. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. The greatest additional snow amounts will focus across Oswego County. Additional snowfall in Jefferson County will only be across the southern end of the county, and in Lewis County the western Tug Hill region, with minimal amounts elsewhere. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to nearly impossible with near zero visibility and deep snow cover on roads. If you must travel, be prepared for severe winter driving conditions and the possibility of becoming stranded. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. 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. Delay all travel. If you must travel, drive with extreme caution. Take a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, a flashlight, shovel, blankets, and extra clothing. Also take water, non-perishable food, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive if you become stranded. &&
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