Weather Alert in New York
Lake Effect Snow Warning issued March 16 at 1:54PM EDT until March 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
AREAS AFFECTED: Jefferson; Lewis
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 6 to 12 inches in the most persistent bands across the Tug Hill Plateau, with 3 to 5 inches elsewhere. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow late tonight through Tuesday. There may be a brief period of sleet and freezing rain during the transition to snow this evening, with ice accumulations of up to a tenth of an inch in some areas. * WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult with snow covered roads and poor visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A rapid drop in temperatures late this evening may produce very icy conditions on untreated roads, sidewalks, and parking lots.
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.
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Weather Topic: What is Freezing Rain?
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Freezing rain is a condition where precipitation which has fallen in the form of
water droplets reaches temperatures which are below freezing and freezes upon
coming into contact
with surface objects. The result of this precipitation is a glaze of ice which
can be damaging to plants and man-made structures. A severe onset of freezing
rain which results in a very thick glaze of ice is known as an ice storm.
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Weather Topic: What is Hail?
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Hail is a form of precipitation which is recognized by large solid balls or
clumps of ice. Hail is created by thunderstorm clouds with strong updrafts of wind.
As the hailstones remain in the updraft, ice is deposited onto them until their
weight becomes heavy enough for them to fall to the earth's surface.
Hail storms can cause significant damage to crops, aircrafts, and man-made structures,
despite the fact that the duration is usually less than ten minutes.
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