A winter storm watch was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 1:19 p.m. valid from Thursday 1 a.m. until Friday 7 a.m. for Wayne and Cayuga counties.

The weather service states, "Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 7 inches or more possible in the most persistent lake snows. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph producing blowing and drifting snow."

"Travel could be difficult with snow covered roads and poor visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes," explains the weather service. "Narrow bands of heavy snow could bring rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Localized travel problems will be possible."

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