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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Burlington VT
306 PM EST Thu Dec 12 2024

NYZ029-030-087-131015-
/O.CON.KBTV.LE.W.0004.000000T0000Z-241213T1200Z/
Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin-Southwestern St.
Lawrence-
Including the cities of Ogdensburg, Potsdam, Star Lake, South
Colton, Gouverneur, Saranac Lake, and Tupper Lake
306 PM EST Thu Dec 12 2024

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations up to
  4 inches for a storm total of 10 to 20, with locally higher
  amounts near 2 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Southern St. Lawrence and Southern Franklin Counties in
  New York.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions can be expected during this
  evening's commute, as well as the Friday morning commute due to
  near whiteout conditions at times.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The combination of brief gusty winds and very
  low visibilities may result in periods of near whiteout
  conditions. The greatest chances will be in the vicinity of Route
  3 between Tupper Lake and Harrisville, New York. Localized
  accumulations may exceed 20 inches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or local media broadcasts for
further information.

During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally
heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can
also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather,
visibility, and road conditions.




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Kremer