2026 starts like 2025 ends: Lake effect snowstorms pummel parts of Upstate NY
Syracuse.com••nation
Key Points:
- Upstate New York is experiencing significant lake effect snow, with northern Onondaga and southern Oswego counties expecting over a foot of snow today, and some areas in Oswego County possibly receiving three feet or more.
- Syracuse’s northern suburbs could see 12 to 18 inches of snow, while the city itself is forecasted to get 2 to 3 inches; snowfall rates in Oswego County may reach 3 to 5 inches per hour.
- Winter storm and lake effect snow warnings are in place for nine Upstate counties until Saturday morning, with authorities urging people to avoid travel due to dangerous conditions and near-zero visibility.
- Earlier this week, Syracuse experienced record-breaking snowfall with 24.2 inches in one day, contributing
