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.Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM EST Monday...

* locations...the upper Susquehanna and Finger Lakes regions of New York...the western Catskills...and the twin tiers of southern New York and northern Pennsylvania.

* Hazards...heavy snow.

* Accumulations...storm totals of 8 to 12 inches...with locally higher amounts possible.

* Timing...light snow showers or flurries will occur through mid- afternoon...with only a coating of accumulation. Steady snow will overspread the region during the late afternoon and early evening hours... generally between 4 and 8 PM. The heaviest snow will fall from late tonight through midday Monday...when snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are possible. Snow will gradually taper off by mid to late afternoon on Monday.

* Temperatures...mostly ranging from 15 to 25 degrees...then falling to 5 to 15 above by late Monday afternoon.

* Winds...northeast 5 to 10 mph.

* Impacts...slippery travel conditions from snow covered roads and walkways.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow... sleet...and ice are expected or occurring. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible.

Please report snowfall and/or ice amounts to the National Weather Service by calling toll free at 1-888-603-1402...or by email at bgm.Stormreport@noaa.Gov.

Huzzah!