FRIDAY MORNING FORECAST UPDATE BY METEOROLOGIST MIKE BROOKINS:
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FRIDAY:{/strong} Most of the day should be quiet with some hazy and filtered sunshine early then turning cloudy by late morning. Temperatures will be closer to average by the afternoon hours. We could see anywhere from a trace-2" of snow accumulation in the late afternoon over the Finger Lakes region and the southern tier, with wet snow moving into the Syracuse area well before sunset(~4 or 5 PM). Staying dry during the day to the north and northeast of Onondaga County. High near 38. Wind: ENE 0-5 then becoming 5-10 with gusts to 15 MPH.

FRIDAY NIGHT{/strong}: Snow accumulation looks likely with messy roads, with the best chance for the most accumulating snow, 4-6" for areas south and southwest of Onondaga County, over the southern and western Finger Lakes. In and around Syracuse or Onondaga County expect 2-4". There will be little adding up, 1-2" for places like Watertown, Lowville, and Old Forge. A bit breezy at times in the evening. Low near 27. Wind: NE-N 5-10 with gusts to 15 MPH.

SATURDAY (ST PATRICK'S PARADE IN SYRACUSE):{/strong} It's looking much better now by late morning for Syracuse and the St. Patrick's Parade. Cloudy with leftover light snow showers, and flurries tapering off towards midday. A gusty breeze alongside chilly temperatures and a chance for breaks of sunshine, especially in the afternoon. Skies turn partly sunny in the late day. High: 36. Wind: N-NW 5-10 with gusts to 15 MPH.

SUNDAY{/strong}: A cold start to the day in the upper teens to near 20 for most spots. Partly sunny skies and a dry day. Then increasing clouds during the evening as our next weather system approaches. This could bring widespread light snow showers late at night. High: 39.

MONDAY: {/strong}Mostly cloudy sky with some sprinkles and flurries possible. High: 39.

TUESDAY: {/strong}(watching the east coast for a potential snowy system) Slightly colder and breezy with the chance of snow. High: 35.

WEDNESDAY: {/strong}Continued chilly and breezy, partly sunny, and the chance of lake effect snow. Winds ease in the evening. High: 36.

THURSDAY:{/strong} Partly sunny sky. Becoming breezy again in the afternoon and evening. High: 40.

*NOTE:{/strong} Daylight saving time begins Saturday night. While most phones, computers, and electronic devices auto-change the time, remember to "spring ahead" all other clocks by one hour Saturday night before going to sleep.

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