Lake Effect Snow Warning Issued for Onondaga County: Up to 10 Inches of Snow Expected

Source: NOAA · Onondaga County, New York

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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 Onondaga County, with heavy snow bands expected to create hazardous travel conditions through Thursday afternoon.

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

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 Onondaga County, New York.

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Binghamton, NY, has issued a Lake Effect Snow Warning for the region. This alert is effective as of 8:13 PM EST on Wednesday, February 11, and is scheduled to remain in place until Thursday afternoon.

Affected Areas

This warning specifically impacts Onondaga County in New York.

What You Should Do

Residents are advised 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 road conditions in your state, you can call 5-1-1.

Expected Conditions

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

Timeline

The warning is in effect until 1:00 PM EST Thursday, February 12. Hazardous conditions are anticipated to persist through the morning hours, affecting travel throughout the duration of the alert.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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The National Weather Service has issued a Lake Effect Snow Warning for Onondaga County, with heavy snow bands expected to create hazardous travel conditions through Thursday afternoon.
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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.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
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This alert affects Onondaga County, New York. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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