Lake-Effect Snow — Southern Oneida, New York

2019-04-01 · Southern Oneida, New York

Event narrative

Lake effect snow accumulated up to 12 inches.

Wider weather episode

A cold front moved through the region during the early morning hours of March 31st, which brought rain. Behind this front, a cold moist northwest flow of air crossed the relatively warm waters of Lake Ontario. This led to heavy lake effect snow in portions of Central New York late in the afternoon March 31st to the early to mid morning hours of April 1st.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 820220. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.