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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
309 AM EST Sat Jan 3 2026

NYZ005-030915-
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Northern Cayuga-
Including the cities of Fair Haven
309 AM EST Sat Jan 3 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Lake effect snow will remain mostly northeast of Cayuga County
today, therefore the Winter Storm Warning has been cancelled.

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NYZ006-031900-
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Oswego-
Including the cities of Oswego
309 AM EST Sat Jan 3 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 8 to
  12 inches in the most persistent bands.

* WHERE...Oswego County. The greatest additional accumulations will
  likely focus across the central and northern portion of the county.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

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.

Delay all travel. If you must travel, drive with extreme caution.
Take a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire
chains, booster cables, a flashlight, shovel, blankets, and extra
clothing. Also take water, non-perishable food, a first aid kit, and
anything else that would help you survive if you become stranded.

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Hitchcock