...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations 7 inches or more possible in the most persistent lake effect bands. Winds could gust as high as 35 to 40 mph Thursday afternoon into Friday. * WHERE...Hamilton and Herkimer Counties. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Greatest accumulations will occur mainly north of Route 28 and west of Route 30. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 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. &&
