...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations greater than 7 inches possible in the most persistent lake effect bands. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph, producing blowing and drifting snow and possible whiteout conditions. * WHERE...Madison, Northern Oneida, Onondaga, and Southern Oneida Counties. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the busy Thanksgiving holiday travel period, especially Friday early morning. 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. &&
