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Lake Effect Snow Warning, New York

Severe

6 to 10 inches of snow in the most persistent snow bands. Travel could be difficult.

Ended Thursday, January 1, 2026.

Issued
Expires
Updated

Places in this warning

How much

Snow across the area
6 to 10 inches

Map

Map of New York with this warning The Lake Effect Snow Warning covers Ilion, Herkimer, Little Falls. I-87I-81I-90I-890I-790IlionVERMONTNEW YORKLake Ontario20 mi I-87I-81I-890I-790IlionVERMONTNEW YORKLake Ontario25 mi I-87I-81I-890IlionNEW YORK25 mi I-87I-81IlionNEW YORK50 mi
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Details from the National Weather Service

What
Heavy lake effect snow. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches in the most persistent snow bands.
Where
Northern Herkimer County.
When
Until 7 in the morning this morning.
Impacts
Travel could be difficult.
Additional details
Additional periods of snow and even snow squalls are likely overnight. Use caution if traveling for New Year's Eve celebrations.

Updates

  1. Allowed to end on time. January 1, 2026
  2. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. January 1, 2026
  3. Snow totals raised from 3 to 5 inches to 6 to 10 inches. December 31, 2025
  4. Snow totals lowered from 6 to 10 inches to 3 to 5 inches. December 31, 2025
  5. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. December 31, 2025
  6. Ended for part of the area. December 31, 2025
  7. Snow totals lowered from 6 to 12 inches to 6 to 10 inches. December 31, 2025
  8. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. December 30, 2025
  9. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. December 30, 2025
  10. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. December 29, 2025
  11. Lake Effect Snow Warning issued for Monday evening through Thursday morning. December 29, 2025