winter

A cat trapped on a frozen reservoir in Upstate NY was safely rescued by firefighters using a unique inflatable rescue boat.

Just days after record highs in the 70s, Mother Nature is reminding Central New York that winter isn’t over. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect, with 4–8 inches of snow expected and travel potentially tricky for Friday’s commute.

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Oswego, Lewis, and northern Oneida counties until Thursday at 7 AM, with 3–9 inches of snow expected. Travel may be hazardous.

A winter storm delayed a cruise ship in New Jersey, leaving Central New Yorkers stranded in port. Instead of sunshine and tropical views, passengers watched snow pile up on pool decks and balconies as they waited to set sail.

Winter isn’t done with Central New York yet. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect today through early Thursday, bringing mixed precipitation.

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Central NY from 10 a.m. Tuesday to 1 a.m. Thursday. Expect 3–6 inches of snow, a light glaze of ice, and hazardous road conditions.

Central New York is blanketed in snow! Browse our gallery of stunning winter scenes, from thick drifts in Onondaga to sparkling icy streets across the region.

Oneida County warming centers remain open as extreme cold grips Central New York, offering overnight heat, safety, and shelter in Utica and Rome.

Heavy snow may ease, but lake-effect snow, Arctic cold, and dangerous travel could impact Central and Northern New York through midweek.

CNY faces dangerous wind chills of -25 and a massive winter storm.