NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE STATEMENT ...Lake Effect Snow Will Continue To Impact The North Country... * At 405 PM EST...National Weather Service Doppler Radar Indicated a Lake Effect Snow Band Capable Of Producing Snowfall Rates Of 2 To 3 Inches Per Hour...And Visibility Near Zero At Times. This Lakeeffect Snow Band Was Located From Watertown To Fort Drum Extendingeast To Near Harrisville.* Some Locations Affected By The Lake Effect Snow Band Include...Watertown...Fort Drum...Calcium...Harrisville...This Includes Interstate 81 Between Exits 41 And 48. * Additionally...Winds Of 30 Mph With Some Gusts To 50 Mph Willcreate Areas Of Blowing And Drifting Snow. * Lightning And A Few Rumbles Of Thunder Will Be Possible. Travel Will Be Extremely Difficult Or Even Impossible Due to the combination Of Snowfall And Strong Winds Producing Significant blowing And Drifting Snow. Motorists Should Expect To Encounter Near zero Visibility... Snow Covered And Drifted Roadways Which Will make some Roads Nearly Impassable At Times.Motorists Should Allow A Lot Of Extra Time And Be Prepared For Severe winter Driving Conditions. If You Must Travel...Be Prepared By Having an Emergency Kit...Extra Blankets And Warm Clothing In The Event That your Vehicle Has Mechanical Problems Or Gets Stuck. Make Sure You have A Fully Charged Cell Phone.
Posted on: Tue, 18 Nov 2014 21:23:27 +0000