Heavy rainfall is expected by the end of the week in Central New York and it'll be followed by Old Man Winter bringing in a cold front to end the weekend.
It seems like most of the country, even Florida, has gotten snow. But Mother Nature somehow forgot about Central New York, where grass can still be seen. Someone must have reminded her because here it comes. Lake effect snow, sleet, and freezing rain are all expected this weekend.
Old man winter is about to make his first real visit here in Western New York, and the State is bracing for impact, and rolling out the reinforcements.
Mother Nature may be saving her worst for last. Just weeks away from Spring and the biggest snowstorm of the season may be days away, dumping snow in feet.
UPDATE: A Lake Effect Snow Advisory has also been put into effect for Central and Southern Oneida County.
The National Weather Service has issued an extended Lake Effect Snow Warning for Northern Central New York. It will begin at midnight on Friday.