A winter weather advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 12:47 p.m. valid for Thursday between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. for Onondaga and Madison counties.

The weather service states to be ready for, "Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches in the most persistent lake effect snow bands. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow."

"Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes," explains the weather service. "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."

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