UPDATE FROM N.W.S. Winter Storm WARNING for Oneida and Herkimer Counties-Winter Weather Advisory for Lewis and Jefferson Counties

FOR NORTHERN ONEIDA COUNTY-...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches. * WHERE...Northern Oneida, Seneca, Southern Cayuga and Onondaga counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates could approach 1 inch per hour briefly late Saturday afternoon into the evening.

FOR N.HERMIMER AND THE ADIRONDACKS-...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches with locally higher amounts up to 15 inches. * WHERE...Mohawk and Schoharie Valleys, Capital Region, southern Vermont, Lake George and Saratoga Regions and the Southern Adirondacks. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult due to snow covered roadways and reduced visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates around one inch per hour at times for Saturday evening into early Sunday morning.

FOR LEWIS AND JEFFERSON COUNTY-...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Sunday. The majority of the snowfall and greatest impact on travel will be tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered and slippery roads along with reduced visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving.