Heavy bands to shift across Cayuga, Jefferson and Lewis counties through Thursday, with snowfall rates reaching 3 inches per hour in some areas.
The National Weather Service warns that Oswego County will see the heaviest accumulations, with snowfall rates reaching 2-3 inches per hour during peak periods.
An intense snow band is producing 3 inches of snow per hour along the Lake Ontario shoreline, with dangerous wind chills expected to reach -30 degrees overnight Thursday into Friday.
A ground stop remained in effect for departures at O'Hare Airport, due to snow or ice, according to the FAA. Delays to ...