...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Madison, Onondaga, and Southern Oneida Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour will be possible in the heaviest lake effect snow bands through 8 PM this evening. Blowing and drifting snow will create periods of reduced visibility. 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. &&