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Bitterly Cold Wind Chills this Week

Snowfall Tonight

Summary of Winter Impacts

Lake Effect Snow will continue through the week, with lake effect snow warnings in effect for counties southeast and east of Lake Ontario. Heaviest snow is likely to be centered over Oswego and far northern Cayuga County with up to 2 feet through Thursday possible. Frigid temperatures with wind chills well below zero through the end of the week.

A prolonged period of cold weather this week will feature bitterly cold wind chills at times, especially Thursday night into Friday morning.

Snowfall tonight will be greatest off Lake Ontario. While snow amounts will be light east of Lake Erie, the added gusty winds and blowing snow will lead to snow covered roads in open spots and very poor visibilities through this evening.

Lake effect snow, east of Lake Ontario, with strongest band across extreme northern Cayuga and Oswego County, where up to 2 feet of additional accumulation is expected. Cold temperatures with wind chills well below zero through the end of the week.