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Winter Storm Watch, New York

Severe

7 inches of snow or more possible in the most persistent lake snows across and near the Tug Hill Plateau, with lesser amounts further north and east. Travel could be very difficult with snow covered roads and poor visibility.

Ended Friday, December 12, 2025.

Replaced by the Lake Effect Snow Warning on Friday, December 12, 1:30 in the morning.

Replaced by the Lake Effect Snow Warning on Friday, December 12, 1:30 in the morning.

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Map

Map of New York with this watch The Winter Storm Watch covers Watertown, Oswego, Fort Drum. I-90I-690I-490WatertownOswegoFultonNEW YORKLake Ontario20 mi I-90I-690WatertownOswegoFultonNEW YORKLake Ontario25 mi I-90I-481WatertownOswegoNEW YORKLake Ontario25 mi I-90WatertownOswegoNEW YORKLake Ontario50 mi
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Details from the National Weather Service

What
Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 7 inches or more possible in the most persistent lake snows across and near the Tug Hill Plateau, with lesser amounts further north and east.
Where
Jefferson and Lewis Counties. The greatest accumulations will be across and near the Tug Hill Plateau, with lesser amounts further north and east.
When
From Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon, with the heaviest snow most likely to fall from Saturday night into Sunday morning.
Impacts
Travel could be very difficult with snow covered roads and poor visibility.

Updates

  1. Winter Storm Watch issued for Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. December 11, 2025