Dangerous Cold Grips Finger Lakes, CNY as Lake Effect Snow Lingers

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The Finger Lakes and Central New York regions are still dealing with dangerous cold and lingering lake effect snow, though the worst of the arctic blast is beginning to loosen its grip. Winter weather advisories and cold-related headlines remain in effect through at least midday Sunday, with a gradual moderation expected as the new week begins.

Why it matters

The extreme cold and lake effect snow have created hazardous conditions, with slick roads and dangerously low wind chills posing risks to public safety. However, the weather pattern is expected to shift, bringing relief from the bitter cold in the coming days.

The details

Lake effect snow continues to impact areas south of Lake Ontario, with additional 1-3 inches possible in some locations. Extreme cold warnings are transitioning to cold weather advisories, but wind chills will remain dangerously low, ranging from 10 below to 20 below zero at times. Temperatures are expected to struggle to climb out of the single digits on Sunday.

• Winter Weather Advisories remain in effect into early afternoon on Sunday.
• Extreme Cold Warnings continue into early afternoon across parts of Central New York.
• By afternoon, warnings transition to Cold Weather Advisories lasting into Monday morning.
• Relief from the deep arctic air begins on Monday afternoon.
• A weak clipper system is expected to bring light snow and possible freezing rain on Tuesday.

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