Tompkins County

Special Weather Statement issued December 30 at 2:08AM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

2:08 AM — 8:00 AM

Snow showers, and lake effect snow bands have set up across the region early this morning. Snow could be locally heavy at times, reducing visibility down to 1/4 mile. This coupled with the strong gusty winds, blowing snow and cold temperatures will create snow covered and slippery road conditions. Localized accumulations of 2 or 3 inches will be possible through 8 AM EST. If you are traveling this morning be prepared for rapidly changing weather and road conditions. Plan some extra time to reach your destination safely.

Winter Storm Warning issued December 30 at 12:42AM EST until December 31 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

12:42 AM — 12:45 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Southern Cayuga County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest lake effect snow will be near Sennett for Cayuga County. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour possible Tuesday morning. Widespread blowing snow will create whiteout conditions and occasional blizzard conditions. Snowfall amounts will significantly decrease across the far southern end of Cayuga County.

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 30 at 12:42AM EST until December 31 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

12:42 AM — 12:45 PM

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will create blowing snow, which could reduce visibility. * WHERE...Chenango, Cortland, and Otsego Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Areas of blowing and drifting snow could reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Higher snow totals up to 10 inches are possible across the northern portions of these counties. Near blizzard conditions are possible at times Tuesday morning, especially in open, exposed locations.

Wind Advisory issued December 30 at 12:42AM EST until December 30 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

12:42 AM — 2:15 PM

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

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