On Thursday at 12:47 p.m. a winter storm watch was issued by the National Weather Service valid from Saturday 1 p.m. until Sunday 1 p.m. for Oswego County.

The weather service describes, "Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 7 inches or more possible in the most persistent lake snows."

"Travel could be very difficult with snow covered roads and poor visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning and evening commutes," says the weather service. "During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions."

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