The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 12:37 p.m. on Thursday for lake effect snow and showers until 4 p.m. for Cortland, Chenango, Otsego, Tioga, Broome and Delaware counties.

"Scattered snow showers off of Lake Ontario will impact portions of central NY this afternoon. These showers will be capable of producing a quick inch of snow this afternoon through 4 p.m. today. Visibility could be reduced to less than a half mile and roads may become snow covered very quickly in some locations. Use extra caution if traveling today," according to the weather service.

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