*UPDATE (2/26 at 1:40 p.m.): The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for Oswego, Jefferson and Lewis counties, including the cities of Oswego, Watertown and Lowville, Thursday, Feb. 27 at 7 a.m. to Friday at 4 p.m.
The NWS said total snow accumulations of 3 to 4 feet across the Tug Hill Plateau and 1 to 2 feet for surrounding lower elevations are expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 to 60 mph will result in severe blowing and drifting snow.
It said travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow will produce near zero visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes Thursday and Friday. Strong winds could cause some tree damage and scattered power outages.
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OSWEGO COUNTY – The National Weather Service has issued a Lakeshore Flood Warning and a Lake Effect Snow Warning for Oswego County beginning Thursday, Feb. 27.
Lakeshore Flood Warning
The Lakeshore Flood Warning will be in effect for Oswego and Jefferson counties Thursday at 10 a.m. until Friday at 11 a.m. The NWS said the combination of high water levels and high waves will result in lakeshore flooding along the immediate Lake Ontario shore, especially in bays, inlets and other low lying areas. Some shoreline erosion will occur.
It warned to stay off breakwaters, piers, rock outcroppings and beaches. Waves are often larger than they appear and can easily wash you away. They expect significant black erosion and debris, local road closures and extremely dangerous boating conditions.
Lake Effect Snow Warning
The Lake Effect Snow Warning will be in effect for the Eastern Lake Ontario Region, including the cities of Oswego, Watertown and Lowville, Thursday at 7 a.m. until Saturday at 6 p.m. It expects long duration of heavy lake effect snow.
Total snow accumulations of 2 to 3 feet with locally higher amounts are possible in the most persistent lake snows. Snowfall rates may exceed 2 inches per hour at times. Winds could gust as high as 45 to 50 mph resulting in significant blowing and drifting snow.
The NWS said travel will become very difficult to impossible with very poor visibility and deep snow cover on roads. The hazardous conditions will greatly impact the morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches as well.
*** Lake Effect Snow Warning has since been replaced by the Blizzard Warning ***
NWS Forecast for the next few days: (Updated 2/26 at 1:40 p.m.)
Today: Showers likely, mainly after 4 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Northeast wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight: Rain before 5 a.m., then rain and snow. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 31. East wind 9 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Temperature falling to around 26 by 4pm. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph increasing to 34 to 39 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday night: Snow before 9 p.m, then snow showers likely after 9 p.m. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 22. Windy, with a west wind 29 to 39 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday: Snow showers likely before 11 a.m., then snow after 11 a.m. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 27. Windy, with a west wind 18 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday: Snow. High near 22. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday night: Snow showers. Low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday: A chance of snow showers before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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