Late Winter Storm Bringing Lots of Snow & Sleet
Spring may begin tomorrow, but someone should tell Mother Nature. A late storm is bringing snow and sleet to the area, causing school closings and delays, along with several accidents this morning.
Oneida and Madison counties are under a Winter Weather Advisory until 2 this afternoon with 4 to 6 inches of snow expected. According to the National Weather Service, light snow with light freezing rain and sleet will continue until late morning.
Northern Oneida County could see a little more snow and is under a Winter Storm Warning until 5 tonight. Mohawk, the Western and Southern Adirondacks could see as much as an inch of snow an hour this morning, with accumulations reaching 6 to 10 inches.
Herkimer County is also under a Winter Storm Warning until 8 tonight with heavy snow expected. The area could 8 to 12 inches when all is said and done.
Here's a look at the weather map. Looks like snow across the region.
Who's ready for Spring already?