Lake Effect Snow Warning New York | Effective 03/17/2026 16:58

Headline: 
Lake Effect Snow Warning issued March 17 at 7:58PM EDT until March 18 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Event: 
Lake Effect Snow Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 17, 2026 - 4:58pm
Expires: 
March 18, 2026 - 5:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 4 to 9 inches in the most persistent lake snows. * WHERE...Northern Cayuga and Oswego Counties. The greatest accumulations will be across southern Oswego and far northern Cayuga counties tonight. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult with snow covered roads and very poor visibility at times. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning commutes.
Instruction: 
Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
Area Description: 
Northern Cayuga; Oswego
Forcast Office: 
NWS Buffalo NY