URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service…

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Binghamton NY

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Onondaga, Madison, Oneida, Cortland, Chenango, and Otsego counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers will become steadier and heavier overnight. Embedded snow squalls may reduce visibility to near zero at times Thursday morning. Winds will become increasingly gusty Thursday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.