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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1010 PM EST Mon Jan 20 2025

NYZ007-008-211100-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250122T1200Z/
Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville
1010 PM EST Mon Jan 20 2025

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2
  to 3 feet in the most persistent lake snows, with the greatest
  accumulations from the northern portion of the Tug Hill to the
  southern suburbs of the Watertown area and across the center
  portion of Lewis county.

* WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis Counties. The heaviest and most
  impactful snowfall is expected through Tuesday night.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible with very
  poor visibility and deep snow cover on roads. Some major roadways
  such as Interstate 81 could temporarily close.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally
heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just
a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather,
visibility, and road conditions.

You should stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go
outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you
warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your
risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will
keep you from losing your body heat.

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
809 PM EST Mon Jan 20 2025

NYZ006-008-211100-
/O.CON.KBUF.CW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250122T1600Z/
Oswego-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego and Lowville
809 PM EST Mon Jan 20 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Bitterly cold wind chills of 15 below to 20 below zero
  expected.

* WHERE...Oswego and Lewis Counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero will
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This is a potentially hazardous situation to be outdoors. If you
must be outside, be sure to cover all exposed skin. Frostbite can
occur in 30 minutes or less with apparent temperatures of 15 below
zero or colder.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
514 PM EST Mon Jan 20 2025

NYZ008-212215-
Lewis-
514 PM EST Mon Jan 20 2025

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central New York.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Lake Effect Snow Warning.
   Cold Weather Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Lake Effect Snow Warning.
   Cold Weather Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf

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