In Syracuse, New York, winter weather is forecasted to continue intermittently in the coming week, despite the official end of winter being just a few days away on the calendar. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Oswego, Jefferson, and Lewis Counties due to possible minor lake effect snow accumulating mainly in the Tug Hill region. While driving on Interstate 81, particularly north and south, motorists may experience slow conditions with snowy roads and reduced visibility at times.
The winter weather alert will not affect the greater Syracuse area and most of the viewing area covered by CNY Central. The current weather pattern is characterized by a counterclockwise flow of cold air around a low-pressure system located to the north of the region. On Tuesday, there will be a shift in wind direction indicated by a yellow dashed line on the map, causing lake effect snow from the Tug Hill region to move southward towards Syracuse, potentially leading to minor snow accumulation in the area.
Minor lake effect snow accumulation is expected across most regions from Monday through Tuesday morning. The article provides county-specific snow maps to help individuals track the expected snowfall in their local towns or villages. The long-range forecast suggests temperatures will remain at or below average for the rest of the week, with a chance of warmer weather returning by the following Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Readers are encouraged to stay updated for any changes in the weather conditions.