A winter storm watch was released by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 12:54 a.m. valid from Thursday 1 a.m. until Saturday 1 a.m. for St. Lawrence County.

The weather service describes, "Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 10 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph."

"Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact holiday commuters," says the weather service. "Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including s

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