Dry Hill Ski Area

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 10 AM EST MONDAY...

LOCATIONS...Jefferson county.

TIMING...From late Sunday morning through late Monday morning. Strongest winds will be late Sunday afternoon and evening.

WINDS...Southwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.

IMPACTS...Strong wind gusts will bring down numerous trees and power lines and result in widespread power outages. Power may be out for several days in some areas. Shallow rooted pines will be particularly vulnerable. Property damage is also likely, especially to roofs and siding. Buildings under construction and old deteriorating buildings may be damaged significantly. Travel in high profile vehicles will be very difficult at times, and empty tractor trailers may be in danger of being blown off the road.

...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 1 PM EST MONDAY...

LOCATIONS...Lake Ontario shoreline in Oswego and Jefferson counties.

LAKE SHORE FLOODING...Powerful southwest winds will gust up to 75 mph late Sunday afternoon and Sunday night. Winds of this magnitude will result in significant wave action, along with water rises and ice movement on the eastern end of Lake Ontario.

TIMING...From 4 PM Sunday to 1 PM EST Monday.

IMPACTS...The combination of water rises and extreme wave action will result in lakeshore flooding. Some locations which tend to be vulnerable are Sandy Pond, Black River Bay, Chaumont Bay, and the Thousand Islands Region of the Saint Lawrence River. There is ice in place across northeastern Lake Ontario extending to the Saint Lawrence River. It is likely that higher lake levels and waves will break up the ice. Ice blocks will get pushed onshore and may result in damage to shoreline structures. The ice may dam up at river outlets and result in flooding near river mouths.

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 4 PM EST MONDAY...

WHAT...Blizzard conditions and lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches expected in the most persistent lake snows across the Tug Hill Plateau, and 3 to 6 inches across the surrounding lower elevations. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph will produce severe blowing and drifting snow with whiteout conditions.

WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. Greatest snow amounts and most persistent blizzard conditions focusing on the Tug Hill region.

WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to 4 PM EST Monday.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be nearly impossible at times. Areas of severe blowing snow will produce whiteout conditions at times. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute.

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

WHAT...Lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches possible in the most persistent lake snows. Strong winds gusting 60 to 65 mph Sunday night will create significant blowing and drifting snow with near zero visibilities at times.

WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region.

WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday afternoon.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, with near zero visibility likely. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.

...LAKESHORE FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Lakeshore Flood Watch, which is in effect from Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon.

LOCATIONS...Lake Ontario shoreline in Oswego and Jefferson counties.

LAKE SHORE FLOODING...Powerful southwest winds may gust up to 75 mph from Sunday morning through late Sunday night. Winds of this magnitude will result in significant wave action, along with water rises and ice movement on the eastern end of Lake Ontario.

TIMING...From Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon.

IMPACTS...The combination of water rises and extreme wave action may result in lakeshore flooding. Some locations which tend to be vulnerable are Sandy Pond, Black River Bay, Chaumont Bay, and the Thousand Islands Region of the Saint Lawrence River. There is ice in place across northeastern Lake Ontario extending to the Saint Lawrence River. It is possible that higher lake levels and waves will break up the ice. Ice blocks may get pushed onshore.

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

LOCATIONS...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Jefferson, Erie, Genesee, and Chautauqua counties.

TIMING...From early Sunday morning through early Monday morning.

WINDS...West 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.

IMPACTS...Strong wind gusts will bring down numerous trees and power lines and result in widespread power outages. Power may be out for several days in some areas. Shallow rooted pines will be particularly vulnerable. Property damage is also possible, especially to roofs and siding. Buildings under construction and old deteriorating buildings may be damaged significantly. Travel in high profile vehicles will be very difficult at times, and empty tractor trailers may be in danger of being blown off the road.