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Winter weather advisory issued for St. Lawrence with heavy snow in the forecast

Posted 1/16/20

A winter weather advisory is in effect for St. Lawrence County through 7 p.m. as heavy snow continues to fall across Northern New York, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Travel will be …

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Winter weather advisory issued for St. Lawrence with heavy snow in the forecast

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A winter weather advisory is in effect for St. Lawrence County through 7 p.m. as heavy snow continues to fall across Northern New York, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

Travel will be difficult during the morning commute due to snow covered roads and low visibilities, forecasters say. Areas of blowing snow this afternoon could significantly reduce visibility and make for additional travel issues.

Snow will likely end after 4 p.m. with 2-4 more inches to fall before then, the service says. Tonight will see a low around -3 with wind chill values of -16, forecasters say.

low down and use caution while traveling, NWS says. Allow extra time to get to your destination.

The forecast through Wednesday:

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 8pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around -3. Wind chill values as low as -16. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday

Sunny and cold, with a high near 8. Wind chill values as low as -17. West wind around 7 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around -7. Calm wind.

Saturday

Snow after 1pm. High near 28. Light east wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Saturday Night

Snow before 1am, then snow showers after 1am. Low around 22. Southwest wind 13 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Sunday

Snow showers, mainly before 1pm. High near 30. Southwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. West wind 7 to 9 mph.

M.L.King Day

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14. West wind 6 to 10 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.

Tuesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 12. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. North wind 3 to 6 mph.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 19. Light and variable wind becoming north around 5 mph.