Winter Storm Warning Issued for Eastern Lake Ontario Region; Up to 15 Inches of Snow Expected
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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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A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Oswego, Jefferson, and Lewis counties from Friday morning through Saturday afternoon, with heavy snow and high winds expected.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Eastern Lake Ontario Region
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Buffalo NY
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Eastern Lake Ontario Region.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Eastern Lake Ontario Region. The warning is officially in effect from 11:00 AM EDT Friday, March 13, through 2:00 PM EDT Saturday, March 14.
Affected Areas
The alert covers Oswego, Jefferson, and Lewis counties. The most significant snow accumulations are expected across the Tug Hill plateau and the western foothills of the Adirondacks. Lower elevations in the North Country, including the Watertown Metro area, are forecast to receive between 2 and 4 inches of snow.
What You Should Do
Residents should prepare for dangerous travel conditions caused by widespread accumulating snow. Travel is expected to be very difficult, especially during the Friday evening commute. The National Weather Service encourages the public to submit snow reports via their website or social media platforms.
Expected Conditions
- Snow Accumulations: Total accumulations of 8 to 15 inches are expected in the most affected areas.
- Wind Speeds: Wind gusts as high as 45 mph are forecast, which will result in blowing and drifting snow. The strongest gusts are anticipated along the eastern shoreline of Lake Ontario and the northern slopes of the Tug Hill.
- Hazardous Impacts: Beyond travel disruptions, gusty winds are expected to down tree branches and may lead to isolated power outages.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning begins at 11:00 AM EDT on Friday, March 13, and is scheduled to expire at 2:00 PM EDT on Saturday, March 14.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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