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Winter Storm Watch, New York

Severe

Greater than 7 inches of snow possible in the most persistent lake snows, gusts up to 40 mph. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous with very poor visibility.

Ended Tuesday, November 25, 2025.

Replaced by the Winter Weather Advisory on Tuesday, November 25, 12:44 in the afternoon.

Replaced by the Lake Effect Snow Warning on Tuesday, November 25, 12:44 in the afternoon.

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Places in this watch

How much

Wind gusts
Up to 40 mph

Map

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Details from the National Weather Service

What
Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations greater than 7 inches possible in the most persistent lake snows. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph, producing blowing and drifting snow and near whiteout conditions.
Where
Jefferson and Lewis Counties.
When
From late Wednesday night through Friday evening.
Impacts
Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous with very poor visibility. Plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the busy Thanksgiving holiday travel period.

Updates

  1. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. November 25, 2025
  2. Area expanded. November 24, 2025
  3. Winter Storm Watch issued for Thursday overnight through Saturday morning. November 24, 2025