Travel Warning
HAZARDOUS ROAD CONDITIONS
County Executive Joanie Mahoney has issued an Onondaga County Travel Warning for
Wednesday, January 13th effective at 12 AM and extending until 12 PM. Onondaga
County is expecting the first significant snow accumulation of the season.
This travel warning does not restrict travel. It is a warning to motorists that hazardous
driving conditions may exist, particularly in the northern half of Onondaga County.
Heavy lake effect snow is expected to begin overnight in the northern part of the county
and shift south over the City of Syracuse, impacting the morning commute. Snowfall rates
are forecast by the National Weather Service to reach 2-3” per hour with storm totals of
12 to 18 inches for Onondaga County and the City of Syracuse.
Additionally, winds gusts could reach 35 mph throughout the storm causing decreased
visibility and hazardous driving conditions.
Please pay attention for future notices in case the situation worsens.
Precautionary/preparedness actions
The expected winter storm event will create severe winter weather conditions. Significant
amounts of snow are forecast that will create dangerous travel conditions.
For the safety of all residents, the general public is encouraged to consider the need to be
on the roads during the above timeframe and to use extreme caution while traveling in or
around Onondaga County