Severe Weather Alerts For Central New York

The latest severe weather alerts and warnings for CNY and the greater Syracuse region. Updated 24 hours a day from the National Weather Service.

Syracuse Severe Weather Alerts

Select a county for severe weather alerts in the Central New York state region:

Cayuga Oneida
Cortland Onondaga
Herkimer Oswego
Madison Tompkins

Cayuga County


* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches.* WHERE...Chemung, Cortland, Madison, Northern Oneida, Onondaga, Schuyler, Seneca, Southern Cayuga, Southern Oneida, Steuben, Tompkins, and Yates Counties.* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized amounts around 7 inches possible over the higher elevation, especially in Cortland, Madison and Oneida counties. Snowfall rates around 1 inch per hour are expected during the morning hours.
Posted: December 2, 2025, 11:54 am
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 4 inches in most areas, with local 4 to 6 inch amounts possible across the higher terrain of the Southern Tier and southern Tug Hill Plateau. The snow will peak in intensity during the Tuesday morning commute.* WHERE...Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Lewis, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany, and Southern Erie Counties.* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.* IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions with reduced visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday morning commute.
Posted: December 2, 2025, 6:05 am

Cortland County


* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches.* WHERE...Chemung, Cortland, Madison, Northern Oneida, Onondaga, Schuyler, Seneca, Southern Cayuga, Southern Oneida, Steuben, Tompkins, and Yates Counties.* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized amounts around 7 inches possible over the higher elevation, especially in Cortland, Madison and Oneida counties. Snowfall rates around 1 inch per hour are expected during the morning hours.
Posted: December 2, 2025, 11:54 am

Herkimer County


* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches.* WHERE...Portions of northwestern Connecticut and east central and eastern New York.* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 1 AM EST Wednesday.* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes today.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will mix with and eventually change rain across much of Dutchess and Litchfield counties this afternoon into early evening. This is where snow accumulations will be lowest.
Posted: December 2, 2025, 9:01 am

Madison County


* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches.* WHERE...Chemung, Cortland, Madison, Northern Oneida, Onondaga, Schuyler, Seneca, Southern Cayuga, Southern Oneida, Steuben, Tompkins, and Yates Counties.* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized amounts around 7 inches possible over the higher elevation, especially in Cortland, Madison and Oneida counties. Snowfall rates around 1 inch per hour are expected during the morning hours.
Posted: December 2, 2025, 11:54 am

Oneida County


* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches.* WHERE...Chemung, Cortland, Madison, Northern Oneida, Onondaga, Schuyler, Seneca, Southern Cayuga, Southern Oneida, Steuben, Tompkins, and Yates Counties.* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized amounts around 7 inches possible over the higher elevation, especially in Cortland, Madison and Oneida counties. Snowfall rates around 1 inch per hour are expected during the morning hours.
Posted: December 2, 2025, 11:54 am

Onondaga County


* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches.* WHERE...Chemung, Cortland, Madison, Northern Oneida, Onondaga, Schuyler, Seneca, Southern Cayuga, Southern Oneida, Steuben, Tompkins, and Yates Counties.* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized amounts around 7 inches possible over the higher elevation, especially in Cortland, Madison and Oneida counties. Snowfall rates around 1 inch per hour are expected during the morning hours.
Posted: December 2, 2025, 11:54 am

Oswego County


* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 4 inches in most areas, with local 4 to 6 inch amounts possible across the higher terrain of the Southern Tier and southern Tug Hill Plateau. The snow will peak in intensity during the Tuesday morning commute.* WHERE...Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Lewis, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany, and Southern Erie Counties.* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.* IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions with reduced visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday morning commute.
Posted: December 2, 2025, 6:05 am

Tompkins County


* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches.* WHERE...Chemung, Cortland, Madison, Northern Oneida, Onondaga, Schuyler, Seneca, Southern Cayuga, Southern Oneida, Steuben, Tompkins, and Yates Counties.* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized amounts around 7 inches possible over the higher elevation, especially in Cortland, Madison and Oneida counties. Snowfall rates around 1 inch per hour are expected during the morning hours.
Posted: December 2, 2025, 11:54 am