Lake Effect Snow Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1248 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
NYZ006-160600-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0012.000000T0000Z-251216T1800Z/
Oswego-
Including the cities of Oswego
1248 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 8
to 12 inches in the most persistent lake snows across the far
northern portion of the county, with 3 to 6 inches elsewhere.
* WHERE...Oswego County. Greatest additional accumulations will be
over the far northern portion of the county.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult with snow covered roads
and poor visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the
Monday morning and evening commutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Heavy 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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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1248 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
NYZ007-008-160600-
/O.CON.KBUF.LE.W.0013.000000T0000Z-251216T1800Z/
Jefferson-Lewis-
Including the cities of Watertown and Lowville
1248 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 8
to 16 inches in the most persistent lake snows over southern
Jefferson County and the northwest portion of the Tug Hill Plateau.
* WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis Counties. The greatest accumulations
will be across southern Jefferson County and the northwest portion
of the Tug Hill Plateau.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult with deep snow cover roads
and very poor visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the
Monday evening commute. Significant impacts are possible on
Interstate 81 this evening between Mannsville and Watertown.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Heavy 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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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Burlington VT
201 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
NYZ026>031-034-035-087-VTZ001>011-016>021-161915-
Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Eastern Clinton-
Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin-Western Clinton-
Western Essex-Eastern Essex-Southwestern St. Lawrence-Grand Isle-
Western Franklin-Orleans-Essex-Western Chittenden-Lamoille-Caledonia-
Washington-Western Addison-Orange-Western Rutland-Eastern Franklin-
Eastern Chittenden-Eastern Addison-Eastern Rutland-Western Windsor-
Eastern Windsor-
201 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern New York, central
Vermont, northeast Vermont, northwest Vermont and southern Vermont.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
A strong storm system will bring widespread rain and gusty winds to
the region Thursday night into Friday. A cold front will change rain
back over to snow during the day Friday, with winds remaining gusty
into Friday night. Modest river rises are possible, though flooding
is not anticipated. Travel may be impacted, especially on Friday due
to snow and a potential flash freeze. Please stay tuned for later
updates on this impactful system.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1259 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
NYZ006>008-161800-
Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis-
1259 PM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
TUESDAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central New York.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon 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...Tuesday through Sunday.
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.
A period of gusty winds are likely Thursday and into Friday, with
southerly gusts Thursday, and westerly gusts Friday potentially over
40 mph.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf
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