Winter Weather Advisory

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
232 AM EST Mon Jan 12 2026

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Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville
232 AM EST Mon Jan 12 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 5 to 10
  inches in the most persistent lake snows across the Tug Hill
  Plateau, and 2 to 4 inches for the surrounding lower elevations.
  Winds gusting as high as 35 to 40 mph will produce blowing and
  drifting snow.

* WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. The greatest additional
  accumulations will be across the Tug Hill Plateau, with much lower
  accumulations across the lower elevations.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. Lake effect snow will increase in
  intensity again this morning and continue through much of tonight,
  before diminishing late.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult with snow covered roads and
  reduced visibility at times. The hazardous conditions will impact
  the Monday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling,
be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.

Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

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JJR