Watches, Warnings & Advisories



2 products issued by NWS for: Utica NY

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
146 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025

NYZ018-036-037-120700-
Onondaga-Madison-Southern Oneida-
146 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025

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

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central New York.

.DAY ONE...Today and 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.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

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.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. Please relay
any information about severe weather to the NWS.

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Lake Effect Snow Warning

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
136 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025

NYZ018-036-037-120045-
/O.CON.KBGM.LE.W.0009.000000T0000Z-251212T1200Z/
Onondaga-Madison-Southern Oneida-
Including the cities of Rome, Oneida, Syracuse, Hamilton, and
Utica
136 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025

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

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations
  between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.


* WHERE...Madison, Onondaga, and Southern Oneida Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow begins early this morning,
  becoming heavier through the day and into the evening. Lake effect
  snow then continues overnight into Friday morning. Snowfall rates
  of 1 to 2 inches per hour will be possible in the heaviest lake
  effect snow bands. Blowing and drifting snow will create periods
  of reduced visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

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

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