HEADLINE: Snow Squall Warning issued December 29 at 6:45PM EST until December 29 at 7:30PM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

DESCRIPTION: The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a

* Snow Squall Warning for…
Southeastern Seneca County in central New York…
Schuyler County in central New York…
Northwestern Broome County in central New York…
Southwestern Madison County in central New York…
Southeastern Cayuga County in central New York…
Cortland County in central New York…
Chemung County in central New York…
Tioga County in central New York…
Southern Onondaga County in central New York…
Southeastern Steuben County in central New York…
Tompkins County in central New York…
Northwestern Chenango County in central New York…

* Until 730 PM EST.

* At 644 PM EST, a dangerous snow squall was located along a line
extending from near Lyndon to near Taughannock Falls to near Alpine
to near Millerton, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD…Flash freeze on roads. Intense bursts of heavy snow.
Gusty winds leading to blowing snow and visibility
rapidly falling to less than one-quarter mile. Wind gusts
greater than 35 mph.

SOURCE…Radar and webcams.

IMPACT…Travel will become difficult and potentially dangerous
within minutes.

Locations impacted include…
Onondaga, Syracuse, Chemung, Ithaca, Elmira, Cortland, Corning,
Southport, Barton, and Big Flats.

INSTRUCTIONS: Wet roadways will quickly freeze. Black ice will cause roads,
bridges, and overpasses to become slick and dangerous. Slow down and
be prepared for a sudden loss of traction.

Reduce speed and turn on headlights! During snow squalls, the
visibility may suddenly drop to near zero in whiteout conditions.

Serious injuries and deaths may result from people exiting their
vehicles during a snow squall. Drivers may not be able to see you or
stop! If you have been involved in an accident or pulled to the side
of the roadway, quickly exit your vehicle and move as far away from
the roadway as possible ONLY when it is safe to do so. Do not stand
along or near the roadway, since approaching vehicles may be unable
to maintain control.

Issued By: NWS Binghamton NY