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Winter weather advisory still in effect for St. Lawrence County until 7 p.m., travelers advised to be cautious

Posted 1/13/23

The National Weather Service says the winter weather advisory for St. Lawrence County, including the communities of South Colton, Star Lake, Ogdensburg, Potsdam and Gouverneur, will remain in effect …

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Winter weather advisory still in effect for St. Lawrence County until 7 p.m., travelers advised to be cautious

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The National Weather Service says the winter weather advisory for St. Lawrence County, including the communities of South Colton, Star Lake, Ogdensburg, Potsdam and Gouverneur, will remain in effect until 7 p.m tonight.

Any remaining mixed precipitation changed to snow by Friday afternoon, with the greatest snow accumulations occurring across portions of northern New York. Snow accumulations of 6 to 8 inches is expected over the northern St Lawrence Valley, with 2 to 7 inches over most of the Adirondacks by Friday evening.

Areas of slick travel are expected throughout the day. Drivers should plan on poor travel conditions through early this evening with low visibilities and snow covered roads.

Travelers are advised to slow down and use caution while traveling and allow extra time if travel is necessary.

The forecast for the rest of the weekend and next week is:

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. North wind around 7 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 19. Light and variable wind becoming northeast 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

Sunday Night

Clear, with a low around 6. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

M.L.King Day

Sunny, with a high near 26. Northeast wind around 8 mph.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the evening.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of snow after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. South wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.

Tuesday Night

A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 26. East wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. West wind 8 to 10 mph.

Thursday

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

Snow and freezing rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 25. East wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday

Rain, snow, and freezing rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 36. South wind 11 to 15 mph becoming west in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.