Værmelding for Childwold School (historical)

Lake Effect Snow Warning issued December 11 at 2:28PM EST until December 13 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Burlington VT* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulationsup to 16 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.* WHERE...Southern St. Lawrence and Southern Franklin Counties inNew York.* WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 7 AM EST Friday.* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, willlikely become slick and hazardous. Areas of blowing snow expectedin parts of northern New York. Visibilities may drop below 1/4mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be verydifficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions will impactparts of southern St. Lawrence and Franklin County's Thursdaymorning and evening commutes.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The combination of brief gusty winds and verylow visibilities may result in periods of near whiteoutconditions. The greatest chances will be in the vicinity of Route3 between Tupper Lake and Harrisville, New York. Localizedaccumulations may exceed 20 inches.If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water inyour vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions forthe state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or local media broadcasts forfurther information.Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutelynecessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for suddenchanges in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and themotorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach yourdestination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especiallycautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car iswinterized and in good working order.

National Weather Service