Lake-Effect Snow — Southern Oneida, New York

2025-12-11 to 2025-12-12 · Southern Oneida, New York

Event narrative

Snow accumulated between 3 and 7 inches.

Wider weather episode

Following the passage of a cold front, northwesterly flow over Lake Ontario led to the development of lake effect snow over portions of central NY. With the support of deep moisture and strong lift, narrow bands of heavy snow were observed. There were multiple reports of 7 to 8 inches in Onondaga, Madison, and Southern Oneida County.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1306082. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.