The major winter storm that brought widespread heavy snow to the Finger Lakes and Central New York is winding down this morning, but hazardous winter conditions remain firmly in place as lake-enhanced snow, blowing snow, and dangerous cold become the primary concerns, according to the National Weather Service.
While the steadiest snowfall has ended, travel impacts will continue today, and forecasters warn that new lake-effect snow warnings and extreme wind chills will keep winter hazards elevated through midweek.
Steady snow ends, lighter snow continues today
The back edge of the main storm system has moved east, ending the widespread heavy snow that fell Sunday and overnight. Early this morning, most of the Finger Lakes are seeing a lull or lighter snow showers, though snow has not ended completely.
Wraparound moisture and lake enhancement will fill back in through the day, with scattered snow showers continuing across Cayuga, Ontario, Seneca, Yates, Tompkins, Schuyler, and Steuben counties. Additional accumulations today are expected to be generally 1 to 3 inches, with higher totals possible closer to Lake Ontario…