Lake Effect Snow Advisory
Expires 6:00 AM EST on February 13, 2012
Statement as of 7:54 PM EST on February 11, 2012
... Lake effect Snow Advisory in effect from 5 am Sunday to 6 am
EST Monday...
The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a lake
effect Snow Advisory... which is in effect from 5 am Sunday to
6 am EST Monday.
* Locations... several counties in the eastern Finger Lakes region
of central New York.
* Hazards... lake effect snow... and some blowing snow.
* Accumulations... 4 to 7 inches of snow.
* Timing... lake effect snow showers will develop early Sunday
morning... and then pick up in intensity Sunday afternoon and
evening... before gradually diminishing Sunday night.
* Temperatures... highs in upper teens to low 20s Sunday... lows in
teens Sunday night.
* Winds... northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30
mph... creating wind chills in the single digits above or below
zero.
* Impacts... snow covered and slippery roads... and quick changes in
visibility... less than a mile at times.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A lake effect Snow Advisory Means Lake effect snow is forecast
that will make travel difficult in some areas. Lake effect snow
showers typically align themselves in bands and will likely be
intense enough to drop several inches in localized areas. Use
caution when traveling.
Please report snowfall amounts to the National Weather Service by
calling toll free at 1-877-633-6772... or by email at
bgm.Stormreport@noaa.Gov.
