Lake Effect Snow Warning, New York

Severe

Another 4 to 9 inches of snow in the most persistent lake snows. Travel will be difficult with snow covered roads and very poor visibility at times.

Ended Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

Issued: Monday, March 16, 1:54 in the afternoon
Expires: Wednesday, March 18, 8 in the morning
Updated: March 18, 2026

How much

Snow across the area: Another 4 to 9 inches

Map

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Alert area: National Weather Service. Borders and highways: U.S. Census Bureau. Lakes, rivers and other countries: Natural Earth. Open this area in OpenStreetMap

Details from the National Weather Service

What: Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 4 to 9 inches in the most persistent lake snows.
Where: Northern Cayuga and Oswego Counties. The greatest accumulations will be across southern Oswego and far northern Cayuga counties tonight.
When: Until 8 in the morning Wednesday.
Impacts: Travel will be difficult with snow covered roads and very poor visibility at times. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning commutes.

Updates

Wednesday 6:06 in the morning
Cancelled by the National Weather Service. March 18, 2026
Tuesday 7:58 in the evening
Snow totals lowered from 6 to 10 inches to 4 to 9 inches. Ended for part of the area. March 17, 2026
Tuesday 12:45 in the afternoon
Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. March 17, 2026
Tuesday 3:37 in the morning
Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. March 17, 2026
Tuesday 2:15 in the morning
Snow totals lowered from 6 to 12 inches to 6 to 10 inches. March 17, 2026
Monday 1:54 in the afternoon
Replaces the Winter Weather Advisory. March 16, 2026