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Thursday, February 08, 2007

Winter Weather Advisory- Lake Effect Snow Advisory

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BINGHAMTON NY 944 PM EST THU FEB 8 2007

ONONDAGA-MADISON-SOUTHERN ONEIDA-SOUTHERN HERKIMER-NORTHERN FULTON

A LAKE EFFECT SNOW ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT

Scattered snow showers will continue across the area through midnight. A band of heavier lake effect snow showers will drop south across the area after midnight and continue through early Friday morning, producing a quick 2 to 5 inches of snow in many places. Occasional snow showers will then continue through the day Friday, producing another 2 to 4 inches of snow. Snowfall totals, will range from 4 to 8 inches, with the higest amounts west of Route 28 in Herkimer County.

In addition, west winds gusting up to 35 MPH will result in significant blowing and drifting of the snow.


A Lake Effect Snow Advisory means lake effect snow is forecast that will make travel difficult, but accumulations are expected to remain below 7 inches in a 12 hour period in most areas. Those who must travel in the advisory area should set aside extra driving time to reach their destinations and use caution when traveling.

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