Lake Effect Snow Warning Issued for Madison County; Up to 10 Inches of Snow Expected

Source: NOAA · Madison County, New York

This alert is no longer in effect.

NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).

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The National Weather Service has issued a Lake Effect Snow Warning for Madison County, effective until Thursday afternoon, with heavy snow bands expected to impact travel.

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Record type
Lake Effect Snow Warning
Affected area
Madison County, New York
Issued
April 6, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Binghamton

Winter notices differ by expected impact and timing. The original notice carries the forecast window and any travel guidance for the named area.

Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Madison County, New York.

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a Lake Effect Snow Warning for Madison County. The alert, which carries an extreme severity rating, was issued on the evening of February 11 and remains in effect through the early afternoon of February 12.

Affected Areas

This weather warning specifically affects Madison County, New York (NYZ036).

What You Should Do

Authorities advise residents to avoid travel if possible. If you must travel, the National Weather Service recommends keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest information on road conditions, residents can call 511.

Expected Conditions

Heavy lake effect snow is forecast for the area. Total snow accumulations are expected to reach between 6 and 10 inches within localized lake effect snow bands. These hazardous conditions are expected to result in slippery road surfaces, which will likely impact the Thursday morning commute.

Timeline

The warning is effective immediately as of 8:13 PM EST on Wednesday, February 11. The alert is scheduled to expire at 1:00 PM EST on Thursday, February 12.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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The National Weather Service has issued a Lake Effect Snow Warning for Madison County, effective until Thursday afternoon, with heavy snow bands expected to impact travel.
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This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
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This alert affects Madison County, New York. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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