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Central New York continues to face wintry weather, with the National Weather Service issuing winter storm warnings and advisories across the region. The Tug Hill Plateau and surrounding areas are experiencing persistent lake-effect snow, with some places expecting up to four feet of snow by Wednesday (January 21). Wind gusts up to 35 mph are creating near-whiteout conditions and dangerous travel scenarios, as reported by the CNY Central.
The snow is expected to continue through the afternoon, particularly affecting southern Jefferson County, northern Oswego County, and western Lewis County. These areas may see snowfall rates of two to five inches per hour. The Democrat and Chronicle warns that travel may become nearly impossible at times, with the possibility of isolated power outages.
In Syracuse, scattered snow showers are likely, though the accumulation is expected to be less than an inch. The cold front moving through the state will bring strong wind gusts of up to 50 mph. Temperatures are expected to remain bitterly cold into the weekend, with highs and lows in the single digits or below zero, according to Syracuse.com.
As the weekend approaches, additional snow showers are forecast, particularly east of Interstate 81. However, the spotty nature of the precipitation means that accumulations will vary, with some areas potentially receiving one to two inches. Looking ahead, much colder conditions are expected early next week, with wind chills possibly dropping below zero.
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