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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
217 PM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026

NYZ009-018-036-037-181830-
Northern Oneida-Onondaga-Madison-Southern Oneida-
217 PM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for 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...Wednesday through Monday.

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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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
1212 PM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026

NYZ009-037-180415-
/O.CON.KBGM.LE.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260318T1200Z/
Northern Oneida-Southern Oneida-
Including the cities of Boonville, Rome, and Utica
1212 PM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations
  between 5 and 10 inches in the most persistent lake effect snow
  bands. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Oneida and Southern Oneida Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect between 5 to 10 inches of snow along
  the Interstate 90 corridor and Mohawk Valley region of
  south-central Oneida County. There will be lower snowfall amounts
  across the far northern and southern portions of Oneida county,
  between 1 to 4 inches.

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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MJM

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