UPDATE: 2 PM 12/25-Winter Storm Warning for Lewis and Jefferson Counties-Lake Effect Snow Warning for N. Herkimer Co and Adirondacks

FOR LEWIS COUNTY.......WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations of
  2 to 4 feet in the most persistent bands. Winds gusting as high
  as 40 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow, mainly today
  and tonight.

* WHERE...Lewis county.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible with deep
  snow cover on roads and very poor visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel
conditions.

FOR N.HERKIMER CO AND ADIRONDACKS......LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST

MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Snow accumulations 4 to
  8 inches prior to 7 pm well north of Route 28. Total snow
  accumulations of 8 to 16 inches for areas north of Route 28 and
  Old Forge.

* WHERE...Northern Herkimer County.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult due to snow cover roads and
  some blowing snow. Areas of blowing snow could also
  significantly reduce visibilities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.