Winter storm warning in Broome County. See NWS radar and forecast
Winter storm warnings issued by the National Weather Service office in Binghamton and will remain in effect until 7 a.m. Saturday, December 27.
The warning applies to Broome, Delaware, Chenango, Cortland, Otsego and Sullivan counties.
Heavy snowfall is expected to hit in the early evening hours, with the heaviest rainfall occurring between 4pm and 8pm, followed by the early hours of Saturday. The NWS warned that travel could be very difficult and hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
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A total of 5-8 inches of snow could accumulate across the region.
The DMV in Endicott will be closed on Saturday, Dec. 27, as the storm caused the two-day holiday celebration hosted by the Broome County Festival of Lights and Spiedie Fest to be rescheduled.
What is a winter storm warning?
The National Weather Service issues warnings based on local impacts. A winter storm in Texas could trigger a warning with much less snow than the same storm in Wisconsin; because local infrastructure, typical weather, and public safety needs vary.
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A Winter Storm Warning means snow, sleet, or ice is expected; so take action.
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A Winter Storm Watch means these conditions are possible; so be prepared.
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A Winter Weather Advisory means winter weather is expected; so be careful.
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More: Spiedie Fest event at Festival of Lights postponed due to storm forecast
See weather radar for Southern Tier
This article first appeared in the Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin: A winter storm warning is in effect for Broome County until December 27. See the radar
