Lake Effect Snow Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
228 PM EST Fri Nov 28 2025
NYZ009-018-036-037-290730-
/O.CON.KBGM.LE.W.0008.000000T0000Z-251129T1200Z/
Northern Oneida-Onondaga-Madison-Southern Oneida-
Including the cities of Rome, Oneida, Utica, Hamilton, Syracuse,
and Boonville
228 PM EST Fri Nov 28 2025
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations
between 6 and 15 inches. Localized storm total snowfall amounts
around 20 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Madison, Northern Oneida, Onondaga, and Southern Oneida
Counties.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Friday evening commute and Saturday morning
travel.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates up to 2.5 inches per hour are
expected in the heaviest lake effect snow band this afternoon and
evening. The highest snowfall totals are expected to occur along
the I-90, I-690 and I-481 corridor in Onondaga county and along
and south of I-90 in Madison and Oneida counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.
During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally
heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can
also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather,
visibility, and road conditions.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
101 PM EST Fri Nov 28 2025
NYZ032-033-290600-
/O.CON.KALY.LE.W.0005.000000T0000Z-251129T0600Z/
Northern Herkimer-Hamilton-
Including the cities of Northwood, Eagle Bay, Atwell, Old Forge,
Wells, Nobleboro, Hoffmeister, Big Moose, Sabattis, McKeever, and
Long Lake
101 PM EST Fri Nov 28 2025
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to
3 inches. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches in the most
persistent lake effect bands. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Hamilton and Northern Herkimer Counties.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact holiday travel.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Upslope snow showers will occur into tonight
with additional light snow accumulations before tapering off.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally
heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can
also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather,
visibility, and road conditions.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
101 PM EST Fri Nov 28 2025
NYZ038-290815-
/O.CON.KALY.LE.W.0005.000000T0000Z-251129T1200Z/
Southern Herkimer-
Including the cities of Dolgeville, Mohawk, Frankfort, Ilion,
Herkimer, and Little Falls
101 PM EST Fri Nov 28 2025
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations
between 3 and 7 inches. Total snow accumulations 4 to 12 inches.
Winds gusting as high as 35 to 40 mph. Areas of blowing snow.
* WHERE...Southern Herkimer County.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact holiday travel.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The lake effect band will be along or south
of the Thruway into this evening before diminishing early Saturday
morning. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour possible at
times.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.
During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally
heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can
also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather,
visibility, and road conditions.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1251 PM EST Fri Nov 28 2025
NYZ007-008-012-019-020-085-290600-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0010.000000T0000Z-251129T0600Z/
Jefferson-Lewis-Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Watertown, Lowville, Warsaw, Jamestown,
Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville
1251 PM EST Fri Nov 28 2025
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 8 to
12 inches across the western Southern Tier in the most persistent
lake snows. Additional snow accumulations 3 to 7 inches for
Jefferson and Lewis Counties in the most persistent lake snows,
especially Tug Hill. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will produce
blowing and drifting snow.
* WHERE...Jefferson, Lewis, Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and
Southern Erie Counties. The greatest accumulations off Lake Erie
will be found across the higher terrain of the Chautauqua Ridge,
northern Cattaraugus County, Boston Hills, and southwest Wyoming
County. The greatest accumulations off Lake Ontario will be found
across the Tug Hill Plateau.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. The hazardous conditions will
impact the Friday evening commute.
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.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1251 PM EST Fri Nov 28 2025
NYZ006-290630-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0010.000000T0000Z-251129T1200Z/
Oswego-
Including the cities of Oswego
1251 PM EST Fri Nov 28 2025
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 6 to
12 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high
as 40 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow.
* WHERE...Oswego County. The greatest accumulations will be across
the Tug Hill Plateau and also far southern Oswego County.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. The hazardous conditions will
impact the Friday evening commute.
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.
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