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Winter Storm Warning 5, NWS Binghamton, NY

December 11, 20177 counties in New York

NWS Binghamton, NY issued this winter storm warning at Dec 11, 2017, 3:14 PM EST for 7 counties in New York. It took effect at Dec 11, 2017, 10:00 PM EST. It was in force for 44 hr. 30 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Dec 11, 2017, 3:14 PM EST (20:14 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 11, 2017, 10:00 PM EST
Expired
Dec 13, 2017, 6:00 PM EST
In force
44 hr
Issued by
NWS Binghamton, NY

Counties Cayuga County, NY, Chenango County, NY, Cortland County, NY, Madison County, NY, Oneida County, NY, Onondaga County, NY, Seneca County, NY

The radar

The Binghamton radar (KBGM), 74 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:16 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Dec 12, 5:45 AM ESTSNOW 3.54 Nne Cayuga, NY
Dec 12, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 61 Wnw Holland Patent, NY
Dec 12, 7:00 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 72 Ne Stokes Corner, NY
Dec 12, 7:30 AM ESTSNOW 32 Ese Brookfield, NYSTILL SNOWING MODERATELY
Dec 12, 7:30 AM ESTSNOW 6.4Point Rock, NY
Dec 12, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 2.81 Ne East Freetown, NY
Dec 12, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 2.92 E Willet, NY
Dec 12, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 31 Nne Sempronius, NY
Dec 12, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 3.22 Sw De Witt, NY
Dec 12, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 3.23 Se Verona Beach, NY
Dec 12, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 3.31 Wnw Warners, NY
Dec 12, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 3.33 Nnw Westmoreland, NY
Dec 12, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 3.52 Wnw Liverpool, NY
Dec 12, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 3.53 Se Cazenovia, NY
Dec 12, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 3.71 Nw Oneida, NY
Dec 12, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 3.83 Nw Euclid, NY
Dec 12, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 4.51 W Camillus, NY
Dec 12, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 62 Sw Munnsville, NY
Dec 12, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 6.2Duck Lake, NY24-HOUR SNOWFALL.
Dec 12, 8:08 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 8.71 Se Forestport, NYSTILL SNOWING.
Dec 12, 8:10 AM ESTSNOW 43 Se Perryville, NYSTILL SNOWING,.
Dec 12, 8:30 AM ESTSNOW 31 N Oneida, NYSTILL SNOWING MODERATELY.
Dec 12, 8:30 AM ESTSNOW 4.73 W Euclid, NY
Dec 12, 8:50 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 6Holland Patent, NY
Dec 12, 9:48 AM ESTSNOW 4.6Cazenovia, NY
Dec 12, 11:32 AM ESTSNOW 4.82 Sse Syracuse, NY
Dec 12, 1:23 PM ESTSNOW 3.5Chittenango, NYSTILL SNOWING.
Dec 13, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 3.53 Se Perryville, NY24 HOUR SNOW 8AM TUESDAY TO 8AM TODAY
Dec 13, 2:00 PM ESTSNOW 4.9Liverpool, NYSNOWFALL SINCE 8 AM THIS MORNING. HEAVY SNOW ONGOING.
Dec 13, 5:00 PM ESTSNOW 12Conquest, NY

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Albany, NY (KALY), launched 12:00Z, 8.2 hours before the alert went out and 183 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Albany, NY at 12:00Z on 2017-12-11Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Albany, NY at 12:00Z on 2017-12-11The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 6 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1067 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
56 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
6 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
54 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
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The text

As transmitted.

370 
WWUS41 KBGM 112014
WSWBGM

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
314 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017

NYZ009-018-036-037-120930-
/O.UPG.KBGM.WS.A.0006.171212T0000Z-171213T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KBGM.WS.W.0005.171212T0300Z-171213T2300Z/
Northern Oneida-Onondaga-Madison-Southern Oneida-
Including the cities of Boonville, Syracuse, Hamilton, Oneida, 
Rome, and Utica
314 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Travel will be very difficult to
  impossible, including during the commute on Tuesday and Wednesday.
  Snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches by midday Tuesday, then an 
  additional 5 to 10 inches Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday. 
  Storm total snowfall will be between 7 to 15 inches by late 
  Wednesday afternoon.

* WHERE...Northern Oneida, Onondaga, Madison and Southern Oneida 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 6 PM EST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The first portion of the storm will bring a
  period of light to moderate snow tonight. There will be a lull
  in the snow late Tuesday morning, before an arctic frontal
  boundary moves through bringing snow squalls Tuesday afternoon,
  then periods of heavy lake effect snow Tuesday night and 
  Wednesday. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause areas of 
  blowing and drifting snow late Tuesday night and especially on 
  Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

NYZ016-017-044-045-120930-
/O.NEW.KBGM.WS.W.0005.171212T0300Z-171213T2300Z/
Seneca-Southern Cayuga-Cortland-Chenango-
Including the cities of Seneca Falls, Auburn, Cortland, 
and Norwich
314 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions,
  including during the commute on Tuesday and Wednesday. Snow
  accumulations of 1 to 4 inches through Tuesday morning. Then an
  additional 5 to 9 inches Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday.
  Bringing storm total snow between 6 to 13 inches by late 
  Wednesday afternoon.

* WHERE...Seneca, Southern Cayuga, Cortland and Chenango 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 6 PM EST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The first portion of the storm will bring a
  period of light to moderate snow tonight. There will be a lull
  in the snow late Tuesday morning, before an arctic frontal
  boundary moves through bringing snow squalls Tuesday afternoon,
  then periods of heavy lake effect snow Tuesday night and 
  Wednesday. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause areas of 
  blowing and drifting snow late Tuesday night and especially on 
  Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

NYZ015-022>025-046-055>057-062-PAZ039-040-120930-
/O.NEW.KBGM.WW.Y.0014.171212T0300Z-171213T2300Z/
Yates-Steuben-Schuyler-Chemung-Tompkins-Otsego-Tioga-Broome-
Delaware-Sullivan-Susquehanna-Northern Wayne-
Including the cities of Penn Yan, Corning, Hornell, Watkins Glen,
Elmira, Ithaca, Oneonta, Owego, Waverly, Binghamton, Delhi, 
Walton, Monticello, Hallstead, Montrose, Damascus, and Equinunk
314 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions,
  including during the commute on Tuesday and Wednesday. Snow
  accumulations of 1 to 3 inches through Tuesday morning. Then, an
  additional 2 to 5 inches of snow from Tuesday afternoon through
  Wednesday. This will bring storm totals to between 3 to 8
  inches...with localized higher amounts in heavier lake effect
  snow bands.

* WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Susquehanna and Northern Wayne 
  Counties. In New York, Yates, Steuben, Schuyler, Chemung, 
  Tompkins, Otsego, Tioga, Broome, Delaware and Sullivan 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 6 PM EST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The first portion of the storm will bring a
  period of light to moderate snow tonight. There will be a lull
  in the snow late Tuesday morning, before an arctic frontal
  boundary moves through bringing snow squalls Tuesday afternoon, 
  then lake effect snow showers Tuesday night and Wednesday. Winds
  gusting as high as 40 mph will cause areas of blowing and 
  drifting snow late Tuesday night and especially on Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$
7 follow-up statements
742 
WWUS41 KBGM 120215
WSWBGM

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
915 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017

NYZ009-016>018-036-037-044-045-130215-
/O.CON.KBGM.WS.W.0005.171212T0300Z-171213T2300Z/
Northern Oneida-Seneca-Southern Cayuga-Onondaga-Madison-
Southern Oneida-Cortland-Chenango-
Including the cities of Boonville, Seneca Falls, Auburn, 
Syracuse, Hamilton, Oneida, Rome, Utica, Cortland, and Norwich
915 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel 
  conditions, including during the morning commute on Wednesday. 
  Total snow accumulations of 8 to 11 inches, with localized 
  amounts up to 15 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Northern Oneida, Seneca, Southern Cayuga, Onondaga, 
  Madison, Southern Oneida, Cortland and Chenango Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will 
  cause patchy blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

NYZ015-022>025-046-055>057-062-PAZ039-040-130215-
/O.CON.KBGM.WW.Y.0014.171212T0300Z-171213T2300Z/
Yates-Steuben-Schuyler-Chemung-Tompkins-Otsego-Tioga-Broome-
Delaware-Sullivan-Susquehanna-Northern Wayne-
Including the cities of Penn Yan, Corning, Hornell, Watkins Glen,
Elmira, Ithaca, Oneonta, Owego, Waverly, Binghamton, Delhi, 
Walton, Monticello, Hallstead, Montrose, Damascus, and Equinunk
915 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions, 
  including during the morning commute on Tuesday. Total snow 
  accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, with localized amounts up to 
  11 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Susquehanna and Northern Wayne 
  Counties. In New York, Yates, Steuben, Schuyler, Chemung, 
  Tompkins, Otsego, Tioga, Broome, Delaware and Sullivan 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will 
  cause patchy blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$
649 
WWUS41 KBGM 120835
WSWBGM

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
335 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

NYZ009-016>018-036-037-044-045-130845-
/O.CON.KBGM.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-171213T2300Z/
Northern Oneida-Seneca-Southern Cayuga-Onondaga-Madison-
Southern Oneida-Cortland-Chenango-
Including the cities of Boonville, Seneca Falls, Auburn, 
Syracuse, Hamilton, Oneida, Rome, Utica, Cortland, and Norwich
335 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Plan on difficult travel conditions. 3 to 6
  inches of snow through today south of the New York Thruway, and
  6 to 9 inches of snow through today north of the Thruway. Then,
  lake effect snow tonight through Wednesday bringing an
  additional 3 to 6 inches snow to the Warning area. 
 
* WHERE...Oneida, Seneca, Southern Cayuga, Onondaga, Madison, Cortland
  and Chenango Counties.

* WHEN...Warning in effect until 6 PM EST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will gust as high as 35 mph from 
  late today through tonight, and especially Wednesday. This will 
  cause some blowing and drifting snow. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

NYZ015-022>025-046-055>057-062-PAZ039-040-130845-
/O.CON.KBGM.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-171213T2300Z/
Yates-Steuben-Schuyler-Chemung-Tompkins-Otsego-Tioga-Broome-
Delaware-Sullivan-Susquehanna-Northern Wayne-
Including the cities of Penn Yan, Corning, Hornell, Watkins Glen,
Elmira, Ithaca, Oneonta, Owego, Waverly, Binghamton, Delhi, 
Walton, Monticello, Hallstead, Montrose, Damascus, and Equinunk
335 AM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...On-and-off snow. Slippery road conditions possible. Only
  1 to 2 inches of snow through mid day, but then snow squalls
  possible this afternoon with low visibility and abrupt snow
  covered roads. After that, lake effect snow showers tonight 
  through Wednesday, bringing an additional 2 to 4 inches of snow.

* WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Susquehanna and Northern Wayne 
  Counties. In New York, Yates, Steuben, Schuyler, Chemung, 
  Tompkins, Otsego, Tioga, Broome, Delaware and Sullivan 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Advisory in effect until 6 PM EST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will gust as high as 35 mph from 
  late today through tonight, and especially Wednesday. This will 
  cause some blowing and drifting snow. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$
918 
WWUS41 KBGM 121745
WSWBGM

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
Issued by National Weather Service STATE COLLEGE PA
1245 PM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

NYZ009-016>018-036-037-044-045-131745-
/O.CON.KBGM.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-171213T2300Z/
Northern Oneida-Seneca-Southern Cayuga-Onondaga-Madison-
Southern Oneida-Cortland-Chenango-
Including the cities of Boonville, Seneca Falls, Auburn, 
Syracuse, Hamilton, Oneida, Rome, Utica, Cortland, and Norwich
1245 PM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Plan on difficult travel conditions. 3 to 6 
  inches of snow through today south of the New York Thruway, 
  and 6 to 9 inches of snow through today north of the Thruway. 
  Then, lake effect snow tonight through Wednesday bringing an 
  additional 3 to 6 inches snow to the Warning area.

* WHERE...Oneida, Seneca, Southern Cayuga, Onondaga, Madison, 
  Cortland and Chenango Counties.

* WHEN...Warning in effect until 6 PM EST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will gust as high as 35 mph from 
  late today through tonight, and especially Wednesday. This 
  will cause some blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

NYZ015-022>025-046-055>057-062-PAZ039-040-131745-
/O.CON.KBGM.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-171213T2300Z/
Yates-Steuben-Schuyler-Chemung-Tompkins-Otsego-Tioga-Broome-
Delaware-Sullivan-Susquehanna-Northern Wayne-
Including the cities of Penn Yan, Corning, Hornell, Watkins Glen,
Elmira, Ithaca, Oneonta, Owego, Waverly, Binghamton, Delhi, 
Walton, Monticello, Hallstead, Montrose, Damascus, and Equinunk
1245 PM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...On-and-off snow. Slippery road conditions possible. Snow
  squalls possible this afternoon with low visibility and abrupt
  snow covered roads. Lake effect snow showers tonight through 
  Wednesday, bringing an additional 2 to 4 inches of snow.

* WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Susquehanna and Northern Wayne 
  Counties. In New York, Yates, Steuben, Schuyler, Chemung, 
  Tompkins, Otsego, Tioga, Broome, Delaware and Sullivan 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Advisory in effect until 6 PM EST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will gust as high as 35 mph from 
  late today through tonight, and especially Wednesday. This 
  will cause some blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$
647 
WWUS41 KBGM 130112
WSWBGM

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
812 PM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

NYZ009-016>018-036-037-044-045-132300-
/O.CON.KBGM.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-171213T2300Z/
Northern Oneida-Seneca-Southern Cayuga-Onondaga-Madison-
Southern Oneida-Cortland-Chenango-
Including the cities of Boonville, Seneca Falls, Auburn, 
Syracuse, Hamilton, Oneida, Rome, Utica, Cortland, and Norwich
812 PM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow will move back into the area overnight. Plan 
  on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning 
  commute on Wednesday. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches, with localized amounts up to 7 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Northern Oneida, Seneca, Southern Cayuga, Onondaga, 
  Madison, Southern Oneida, Cortland and Chenango Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will 
  cause patchy blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

NYZ015-022>025-046-055>057-062-PAZ039-040-132300-
/O.CON.KBGM.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-171213T2300Z/
Yates-Steuben-Schuyler-Chemung-Tompkins-Otsego-Tioga-Broome-
Delaware-Sullivan-Susquehanna-Northern Wayne-
Including the cities of Penn Yan, Corning, Hornell, Watkins Glen,
Elmira, Ithaca, Oneonta, Owego, Waverly, Binghamton, Delhi, 
Walton, Monticello, Hallstead, Montrose, Damascus, and Equinunk
812 PM EST Tue Dec 12 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow will intensify overnight. Plan on slippery road 
  conditions, including during the morning commute on Wednesday. 
  In addition, some reductions to visibility are expected. 
  Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with localized 
  amounts up to 5 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Susquehanna and Northern Wayne 
  Counties. In New York, Yates, Steuben, Schuyler, Chemung, 
  Tompkins, Otsego, Tioga, Broome, Delaware and Sullivan 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will 
  cause patchy blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$
351 
WWUS41 KBGM 130820
WSWBGM

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
320 AM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

NYZ015-022>024-062-PAZ039-040-130930-
/O.CAN.KBGM.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-171213T2300Z/
Yates-Steuben-Schuyler-Chemung-Sullivan-Susquehanna-
Northern Wayne-
Including the cities of Penn Yan, Corning, Hornell, Watkins Glen,
Elmira, Monticello, Hallstead, Montrose, Damascus, and Equinunk
320 AM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Scattered snow showers and flurries will only bring around an 
inch or so of additional lake effect snow today, so the Winter 
Weather Advisory is being cancelled. However, wind chills will be
around zero this morning, with wind gusts as high as 35 mph today. 

$$

NYZ009-016>018-036-037-044-045-132300-
/O.CON.KBGM.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-171213T2300Z/
Northern Oneida-Seneca-Southern Cayuga-Onondaga-Madison-
Southern Oneida-Cortland-Chenango-
Including the cities of Boonville, Seneca Falls, Auburn, 
Syracuse, Hamilton, Oneida, Rome, Utica, Cortland, and Norwich
320 AM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow ongoing, heavy at times, with blowing
  and drifting snow. Plan on difficult travel conditions. 
  Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Oneida, Seneca, Southern Cayuga, Onondaga, Madison, Cortland
  and Chenango Counties.

* WHEN...Warning in effect until 6 PM EST this evening, though
  most of the additional snow will occur this morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for low visibility at times. 
  Winds will gust as high as 35 mph, causing blowing and drifting 
  snow including localized white outs. Wind chills will be in the 
  single digits below zero at times this morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

NYZ025-046-055>057-132300-
/O.CON.KBGM.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-171213T2300Z/
Tompkins-Otsego-Tioga-Broome-Delaware-
Including the cities of Ithaca, Oneonta, Owego, Waverly, 
Binghamton, Delhi, and Walton
320 AM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...On-and-off lake effect snow showers, with blowing and
  drifting snow. Plan on slippery road conditions at times.
  Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Tompkins, Otsego, Tioga, Broome and Delaware Counties.

* WHEN...Advisory in effect until 6 PM EST this evening, though
  most of the additional snow will occur this morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for rapidly fluctuating
  visibility. Winds will gust as high as 35 mph, causing blowing 
  and drifting of any snow that falls. Wind chills will also be in
  the single digits below zero at times this morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$
279 
WWUS41 KBGM 131657
WSWBGM

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
1157 AM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

NYZ016-017-131800-
/O.CAN.KBGM.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-171213T2300Z/
Seneca-Southern Cayuga-
Including the cities of Seneca Falls and Auburn
1157 AM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The heavier lake-effect snow bands have shifted north and east of
the region. Although some lighter snow showers or flurries may 
persist this afternoon, additional accumulations should be less 
than an inch.

As a result, the winter storm warning has been discontinued.

$$

NYZ025-055>057-131800-
/O.CAN.KBGM.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-171213T2300Z/
Tompkins-Tioga-Broome-Delaware-
Including the cities of Ithaca, Owego, Waverly, Binghamton, 
Delhi, and Walton
1157 AM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Heavier, more persistent lake-effect snow bands have shifted north
and east of the region. Although some lighter snow showers or
flurries may continue this afternoon, little additional
accumulations are anticipated.

Thus, the winter weather advisory has been discontinued. 

$$

NYZ009-018-036-037-044-045-132300-
/O.CON.KBGM.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-171213T2300Z/
Northern Oneida-Onondaga-Madison-Southern Oneida-Cortland-
Chenango-
Including the cities of Boonville, Syracuse, Hamilton, Oneida, 
Rome, Utica, Cortland, and Norwich
1157 AM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow ongoing, heavy at times, with areas of
  blowing and drifting snow. Plan on difficult travel conditions.
  Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches are expected
  through 4 pm.

* WHERE...Oneida, Onondaga, Madison, as well as northern Cortland
  and northern Chenango Counties.

* WHEN...Warning in effect until 6 PM EST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for low visibility at times.
  Winds will gust as high as 25 to 35 mph, causing blowing and
  drifting snow including localized white outs. Wind chills will
  be near zero.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe
winter weather conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep
an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

NYZ046-132300-
/O.CON.KBGM.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-171213T2300Z/
Otsego-
Including the city of Oneonta
1157 AM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Narrow lake-effect snow bands, with blowing and drifting
  snow. Plan on slippery road conditions at times. Additional snow
  accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are possible through 4 pm.

* WHERE...Otsego county, especially north of the Interstate 88
  corridor.

* WHEN...Advisory in effect until 6 PM EST this evening. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for rapidly fluctuating
  visibility. Winds will gust as high as 25 to 35 mph, causing
  blowing and drifting of any snow that falls. Wind chills will
  also be near zero.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel
difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited
visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

$$

Jurewicz/Murphy
587 
WWUS41 KBGM 131910
WSWBGM

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
210 PM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

NYZ009-018-036-037-044-045-132300-
/O.CON.KBGM.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-171213T2300Z/
Northern Oneida-Onondaga-Madison-Southern Oneida-Cortland-
Chenango-
Including the cities of Boonville, Syracuse, Hamilton, Oneida, 
Rome, Utica, Cortland, and Norwich
210 PM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow ongoing, heavy at times, with areas of
  blowing and drifting snow. Plan on difficult travel conditions.
  Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches are still
  expected through late afternoon, before snow bands weaken.

* WHERE...Oneida, Onondaga, Madison, as well as northern 
  Cortland and northern Chenango Counties.

* WHEN...Warning in effect until 6 PM EST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for low visibility at times. 
  Winds will gust as high as 25 to 35 mph, causing blowing and 
  drifting snow including localized white outs. Wind chills will 
  be near zero.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe
winter weather conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep
an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

NYZ022-024-PAZ038>040-043-044-047-048-072-141500-
/O.NEW.KBGM.WW.Y.0015.171214T0100Z-171214T1500Z/
Steuben-Chemung-Bradford-Susquehanna-Northern Wayne-Wyoming-
Lackawanna-Luzerne-Pike-Southern Wayne-
Including the cities of Corning, Hornell, Elmira, Sayre, Towanda,
Hallstead, Montrose, Damascus, Equinunk, Tunkhannock, Scranton, 
Hazleton, Wilkes-Barre, Milford, and Honesdale
210 PM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. Total 
  snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected.

* WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Bradford, Susquehanna, Northern Wayne, Wyoming,
  Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike and Southern Wayne Counties. In New 
  York, Steuben and Chemung Counties.

* WHEN...Steadier snow should develop this evening, generally
  between 8 and 11 pm. Snow is expected to taper off early
  Thursday, generally between 7 and 10 am. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

NYZ046-132300-
/O.CON.KBGM.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-171213T2300Z/
Otsego-
Including the city of Oneonta
210 PM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Narrow lake-effect snow bands, with blowing and drifting
  snow. Plan on slippery road conditions at times. Additional snow
  accumulations of 1 to 2 inches are still possible through late
  afternoon, before snow bands weaken.

* WHERE...Otsego county, especially north of the Interstate 88 
  corridor.

* WHEN...Advisory in effect until 6 PM EST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for rapidly fluctuating 
  visibility. Winds will gust as high as 25 to 35 mph, causing 
  blowing and drifting of any snow that falls. Wind chills will 
  also be near zero.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

Jurewicz/Murphy

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this winter storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Binghamton, NY wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Dec 11, 12:31 PM EST, 2 hours 43 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 11, 12:31 PM EST, 2 hours 43 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
1231 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017

.SYNOPSIS...
After scattered morning snow showers and flurries, things will
be fairly quiet until a clipper system quickly moves through
tonight into early Tuesday with accumulating snow. Lake effect
snow will follow for Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday night
in Central New York and perhaps some of the Northern Tier of
Pennsylvania, as Arctic air descends across the region.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
12 pm update...
Minor adjustments made to the forecast to include more emphasis
on the dry air tonight across the southern counties...a
prominent push of light to moderate snow around or just after
sunrise Tuesday morning...and a solid dry slot moving in late
morning with the Arctic front dropping from the nw in the
afternoon along with a line of snow showers...possibly snow
squalls with temporary heavy snow and near white out conditions.

645 AM Update...
We were able to drop the winter weather advisory earlier, that
had been in effect for Northern Oneida, since snowfall
rates/banding were already significantly diminishing. That being
said, around an inch or so of fluff will be possible from the
last vestiges of lake effect this morning.

Clipper system tonight-early Tuesday, plus the Arctic air and
lake effect snow that will follow, are the main forecast
concerns in the big picture. For details on that please refer
to the short term portion of this area forecast discussion.

Previous discussion...
Lake Ontario band shifted north of the area much of yesterday,
but with approach of a shallow cold front it is now reorienting
as of 3 AM. It will bodily carry through northern Oneida county
during the next several hours, likely reducing visibility to
about a mile while dropping another quick 1 to 2 inches north of
the NY Thruway. We will allow Winter Weather Advisory to
continue up to the scheduled expiration of 7 AM this morning. As
winds veer northwesterly behind the front, inversion heights
will also rapidly drop to below the dendritic growth zone, which
along with drier air will allow the lake effect to transition
to multi-band snow showers and flurries after dawn this morning,
before ending around midday. So south of the Thruway to about
as far as Moravia-Cortland-Pharsalia-Morrisville-Waterville,
accumulations this morning should be limited to a fluffy dusting
to around an inch. Elsewhere just a few flurries are expected
as the weak front passes; many locations especially in Northeast
PA will see nothing at all due to the amount of dry air.

Though there will be a gradual decrease in lake clouds, high
thin clouds will quickly stream in ahead of the approaching
clipper, and then thicken with time. This will hold highs back
to generally in the mid 20s to mid 30s range.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
400 AM Update...The highly advertised clipper low will
strengthen as it tracks across the Great Lakes and into New
York tonight and Tuesday. Light snow will break out in
isentropic lift regime over CNY and NEPA by late evening with
best forcing across NY portion of forecast area. Snow picks up
with time heading into the Tuesday commute. Warm advection
appears to be split into lift and warming of the boundary layer
enough to significantly affect snow-liquid ratios and surface
temps tomorrow morning. Arctic front with falling temperatures
arrives late afternoon.

The favorable dendrite crystal layer rises tonight to about
10K-13K feet with relatively mild air beneath. Dry slot also
noted to come into play as strong jetlet rounds base of upper
low Tuesday. Snow totals will not be easy with this one due to
the above factors as there will likely be insufficient flake
production, some stoppage of precip at times, and low level
warming to melt what falls, or even provide some liquid flakes
in some of the warmest locales. Looking for a quick 1-3"/2-4"
accumulation in a S-N gradient overnight and nominal accums on
Tuesday with some melting. Given this uncertainty, have held off
on issuing winter advisories across the Southern Tier and NEPA
pending further review.

We have issued a Winter Storm Watch through Wednesday across
the northern zones where confidence in several inches is
highest. It looks to be just a tad colder overall, coupled with
topographic enhancement along the Tug Hill and Mohawk Valley.
Synoptic and hi-resolution models were simulating this with a
QPF bullseye in this area. In addition...a good set up for LES
along a 290-310 flow develops later Tuesday night and Wednesday
post Arctic frontal passage. Lapse rates beneath inversion layer
appear stout with limited shear and good support from synoptic
moisture. Thus, multi-single band hybrid lake effect/enhancement
should produce healthy squalls and accumulations through
Wednesday for the Syracuse area and hilltowns to the south. A
good portion of the area southeast of Lake Ontario is likely to
see a bunch of snow by Wednesday afternoon. Watch (and/or
Warnings) may need to be expanded slightly depending on
confidence of inland extent to snow plumes.

Turning much colder by Wednesday with highs struggling in the
teens to lower 20s.

&&

.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY/...
400 AM Update...No significant changes to medium range with
long wave pattern remaining in a broad trof and models
consistent with 12Z runs.

Previous discussion...
Flow becomes more westerly and relaxes on Thursday so snow
showers will taper off. However, unsettled weather will continue
through Friday with trofiness aloft, a clipper moving into the
Great Lakes, and systems running up the coast to our east.
Confidence in forecast is low to moderate until Friday when
global models diverge quite a bit on positioning and timing of
disturbances diving around the base of the trof and interacting
with the front along the coastal plain. Chance PoPs during this
time and some moderation of temperatures with flatter flow and
slight warm advection. Temperatures look to potentially warm
above freezing into the mid-30s to lower 40s by next Sunday, as
a storm system passes by well to our north. This system will
bring chances for rain and snow showers, and perhaps some mixed
precipitation.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
High end MVFR ceilings and flurries will continue to wind down
across central NY this afternoon with conditions becoming VFR
everywhere after 20Z. Wind is veering to west- northwest but
less than 10 knots, becoming variable late afternoon to
southeast tonight. A clipper system will lift a preceding warm
front across the area from 03Z onward with MVFR vsbys in -SN and
ceilings as low as fuel alternate required to around 09-10Z
from KBGM and KELM south to KAVP. KITH, KSYR and KRME will see
conditions drop to IFR and late tonight as the snow and the warm
front stall out. The light to moderate snow will likely persist
into the morning as the terminals to the south dry out with a
dry slot moving in from the south. Winds are expected to
increase Tue morning with gusts 20 to 25 kt possible.

Outlook...

Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday night...Gusty snow showers
and associated restrictions, especially NY terminals.

Thursday through Saturday...Still a chance for snow showers and
intermittent restrictions.

&&

.BGM WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PA...None.
NY...Winter Storm Watch from 7 PM EST this evening through
     Wednesday afternoon for NYZ009-018-036-037.

&&

SYNOPSIS...MDP
NEAR TERM...BJT/MDP
SHORT TERM...JAB
LONG TERM...JAB/MJM
AVIATION...BJT/MDP
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 11, 4:29 AM EST, 10 hours 45 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
429 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2017

NYZ009-018-036-037-120930-
Northern Oneida-Onondaga-Madison-Southern Oneida-
429 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2017

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central New York.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Storm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Storm Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are requested to forward any snowfall totals to the National
Weather Service.

NYZ015>017-022>025-044>046-055>057-120930-
Yates-Seneca-Southern Cayuga-Steuben-Schuyler-Chemung-Tompkins-
Cortland-Chenango-Otsego-Tioga-Broome-Delaware-
429 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central New York.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Snow develops tonight with 2 to 4 inches accumulation possible before
the morning commute. Untreated roads may contribute to hazardous
driving conditions.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Snow continues at times through Tuesday. Becoming windy and much colder
with additional lake effect snow showers and squalls through Wednesday
night. Dangerous wind chills with blowing and drifting snow will
become more likely Wednesday and Thursday. Unsettled weather
continues through the end of the week with additional accumulations
possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are requested to forward any snow totals to the National
Weather Service.

NYZ062-PAZ038>040-043-044-047-048-072-120930-
Sullivan-Bradford-Susquehanna-Northern Wayne-Wyoming-Lackawanna-
Luzerne-Pike-Southern Wayne-
429 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central New York and
northeast Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Snow develops tonight with 1 to 3 inches accumulation possible
before the morning commute. Untreated roads may contribute to
hazardous driving conditions.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Snow diminishes to snow showers. Becoming windy and much colder with
scattered snow showers and flurries much of the week. Dangerous wind
chills become more likely Wednesday and Thursday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are requested to forward any snow totals to the National
Weather Service.

The office that day

Everything else NWS Binghamton, NY issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 11, 3:48 AM ESTWinter Storm WatchBGMMadison, Oneida, Onondaga11 hr
Dec 11, 3:14 PM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryBGMBroome, Chemung, Delaware, Otsego, Schuyler, Steuben and 4 more51 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.