Advisory: Jefferson County journey might be ‘very difficult to impossible’ as lake impact snow batters the area

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has issued a journey advisory for southern Jefferson County as relentless bands of lake impact snow pummel the area.

Southern Jefferson, northern Oswego and western Lewis counties have been hit with heavy snowfall in a single day and into Tuesday morning. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning in impact till 4 p.m. Wednesday.

Accumulations of two to 4 toes are anticipated in essentially the most persistent snow bands, accompanied by winds as much as 35 mph and blowing snow. Wind chills will drop as little as minus-10 levels in a single day.

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The snow bands will proceed to meander north and south all through the day and into the night. The larger Watertown space could also be affected this morning because the band oscillates northward.

Travel might be “very difficult to impossible,” the Sheriff’s Office stated, with deep snow cowl on roads and really poor visibility. Lake impact snow sometimes falls in comparatively slim bands, which means highway circumstances and visibility can change quickly.

Authorities advise residents to test climate forecasts earlier than touring. Those who should journey ought to put on or carry outerwear appropriate for excessive temperatures.