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Lake Effect Snow Warning


URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
1128 AM EST Thu Feb 12 2026

NYZ018-122300-
/O.EXT.KBGM.LE.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260212T2300Z/
Onondaga-
Including the cities of Syracuse
1128 AM EST Thu Feb 12 2026

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1
  to 2 inches over parts of northern Onondaga County. Areas of
  southwestern Onondaga County could see an additional 2 to 3
  inches. Total snowfall from this event will range from 5 to 9
  inches.

* WHERE...Onondaga County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Thursday evening commute.

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.

&&

$$


Winter Weather Advisory


URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
1128 AM EST Thu Feb 12 2026

NYZ017-025-044-122300-
/O.EXT.KBGM.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260212T2300Z/
Southern Cayuga-Tompkins-Cortland-
Including the cities of Ithaca, Cortland, and Auburn
1128 AM EST Thu Feb 12 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 3
  inches in the higher terrain of the southern Finger Lakes. Total
  lake effect snowfall from this event will range from 3 to 6 inches.

* WHERE...Cortland, Southern Cayuga, and Tompkins Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Thursday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

BJT


Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
1246 PM EST Thu Feb 12 2026

ANZ331-332-335-338-340-345-130000-
/O.CON.KOKX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260213T0000Z/
Long Island Sound East of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY to the
Mouth of the Connecticut River-
Long Island Sound East of the Mouth of the Connecticut River-
Long Island Sound West of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY-
New York Harbor-Peconic and Gardiners Bays-
South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay-
1246 PM EST Thu Feb 12 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds around 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.

* WHERE...Long Island Sound, New York Harbor, Peconic and
  Gardiners Bays, and South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through
  Shinnecock Bay.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

For more details, see the Coastal Waters Forecast from
National Weather Service New York NY, or visit
https://www.weather.gov/okx/marine


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
104 PM EST Thu Feb 12 2026

NYZ017-025-044-131815-
Southern Cayuga-Tompkins-Cortland-
104 PM EST Thu Feb 12 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central New York.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
104 PM EST Thu Feb 12 2026

NYZ018-131815-
Onondaga-
104 PM EST Thu Feb 12 2026

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central New York.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Lake Effect Snow Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

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