...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Lake effect snow. Total snow accumulations up to 5 inches in the most persistent lake effect bands. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Southern Herkimer County. * WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The lake effect band is expected to drop southwards from the southern Adirondacks into the Mohawk Valley this evening, potentially impacting the NYS Thruway. The combination of up heavy snow within the lake effect bands and gusty winds will lead to reduced visibilities and potentially hazardous travel conditions. 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. Slow down and use caution while traveling. &&