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12/13/2024

12/12/2024

Watertown is getting the worst of the Lake Effect right now. If I-81 is like this, imagine how to the rest of the streets are doing in town. Be safe and if you don't have to, don't venture out.

A submitted photo from Interstate 81 in Jefferson County on Dec. 12, 2024.

1:38 p.m. UPDATE
Interstate 81 southbound REOPENED

12/11/2024

Locally heavy lake effect snow will develop east of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario tonight and continue through Friday morning. Multiple feet of snow are possible in the most persistent snow bands. Strong winds will produce significant blowing and drifting snow, with near whiteout conditions at times. There will be MAJOR impacts to travel and society during this time.

12/04/2024

Delays, Closings and Cancellations

12/04/2024

A fast-moving storm system will bring a round of snow, lake effect snow, gusty winds, and blowing snow to the area this afternoon through Thursday night, with the worst conditions and greatest impacts (primarily from blowing snow) expected from late this evening through Thursday. Lake effect snow will then continue southeast/east of the lakes through Friday night.

12/02/2024

[UPDATED] Here's a preliminary 4-day storm total snowfall map for the Nov 29 through Dec 2 lake effect event, updated based on additional reports we have received. What a difference a few miles makes! You can also check out our latest public information statement which has the storm total snow reports that we have received so far at: https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=NWS&product=PNS&issuedby=BUF

12/01/2024

SCHOOL TWO-HOUR DELAYS FOR MONDAY:
• Watertown City School District will be operating on a 2-hour delay, Monday, December 2, 2024. Our district crews have been working tirelessly all day to clear our schools for opening, but there is still significant work to be done. At this time, we will delay the opening of all schools tomorrow by two hours. Please note, this plan is subject to change based on weather conditions and overnight progress. If a closure becomes necessary, we will notify you as soon as possible.
• South Jefferson Central School District will be operating on a 2-hour delay, Monday, December 2, 2024. We will continue to assess the weather and general conditions of our facilities and community throughout the night and early tomorrow morning to determine if school will open, but at this time please be aware that Monday will begin with a 2-hour delay. There will be no AM BOCES and no AM PreK.
• Copenhagen Central School District will be operating on a 2-hour delay, Monday, December 2, 2024. This includes no AM BOCES and no Wee-Knights.
• Belleville-Henderson Central School District will be operating on a 2-hour delay, Monday, December 2, 2024.
• General Brown Central School District will be operating on a 2-hour delay, Monday, December 2, 2024. Due to ongoing storm cleanup efforts, we’re implementing a two-hour delay for all schools, December 2nd. This gives our crews extra time to ensure roads and pathways are safe for our students and staff. We’ll see you all a bit later in the morning, and please stay safe. There will be no AM BOCES and No AM Pre-K. Thank you!
• Indian River Central School District will be operating on a 2-hour delay, Monday, December 2, 2024.
• Sackets Harbor Central School District will be operating on a 2-hour delay, Monday, December 2, 2024.
• Carthage Central School District will be operating on a 2-hour delay, Monday, December 2, 2024. CCSD will be delayed by two hours on Monday to allow extra time for snow clearing and road preparation. There will be no morning Pre-K or AM BOCES. Stay safe!
• Bohlen Technical Center No AM BOCES, Monday, December 2, 2024.

12/01/2024

Lake effect snow will continue off the lakes today, with little movement in the snow bands through 4 p.m. this afternoon. This will result in dangerous travel conditions, especially off Lake Ontario in the Watertown area where snowfall rates will be 2-3 inches per hour.

11/30/2024

Looks like Watertown is in the thick of it now with the lake effect moving back north this afternoon. There are a few power outages in the area. Mostly where the snow has already fallen. How soon before we start seeing them in the city? Stay safe!

11/29/2024

This map is through ONLY 7 AM Saturday morning. Don't forget, this lake effect event will go all the way through Monday night at 7.

11/29/2024

Due to significant lake effect snow, Sheriff Peter Barnett has issued a travel advisory for all of Jefferson County as of 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.

If you must travel, be aware of road hazards and plan for extended travel times.

11/29/2024

Kris Hudson is in with your latest forecast this Thanksgiving day.

11/29/2024

This map has the worst of it hitting Watertown directly! YIKES!

Update from US National Weather Service Buffalo NY

3:46 a.m. Friday, Nov. 29, 2024

Snow photos? [email protected]

11/29/2024

Kris Hudson is in with your latest forecast this Thanksgiving day.

11/28/2024

Grandma got run over by a reindeer!