Weather

According to the National Weather Service in Binghamton, the snow begins late Monday night, continuing through Tuesday morning. Several inches of snow are expected before snow winds down into the afternoon.

In New York State, it's against the law to leave your pets unprotected in life-threatening weather conditions such as dangerously low wind chills and frigid temperatures.

A dangerously cold and blustery Arctic air mass will remain over central New York throughout the weekend, bringing the coldest temperatures and wind chills this season.

Low pressure moves into CNY early Tuesday morning, bringing a chance for accumulating snow and a wintry mix through Tuesday night. Measurable snowfall is expected with accumulations of 4-6".

You'll start seeing the snow around two on Tuesday, with new snow accumulations of around two inches expected during the day.

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Northern Oneida County. Lake effect snow is expected to develop tonight and continue through Friday. Generally, 2-4 inches of snow is expected through Friday.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Oneida, Herkimer and Madison counties starting at 9 pm Monday night continuing through Tuesday until 4 pm on Tuesday.

Slippery roadways could be welcoming Santa on Christmas morning, as heavy rains on Christmas Eve turn to ice overnight.

A strong nor`easter produced heavy, rapidly accumulating snow across Utica, Rome, all of New York State, and northeast PA, and the National Weather Service is asking you to report your snow totals.

As many prepare for the first real snowfall of the season, New York State Police remind motorists to exercise due care over the next few days and avoid unnecessary travel.