Central New York Faces Dangerous Wind Chills and Icy Roads Amid Extreme Cold Warnings
Central New York is experiencing a severe mid-winter weather event characterized by bitter cold temperatures and dangerously low wind chills, reaching double digits below zero. Extreme cold warnings are in effect, raising concerns about frostbite and hypothermia. Residents are advised to dress in multiple layers and cover all exposed skin, including the face, ears, and fingers. Concurrently, lake effect snow is impacting areas south and southeast of Lake Ontario, with winter weather advisories continuing through Sunday morning. Counties affected include Cayuga, Cortland, Onondaga, Oswego, Seneca, Tompkins, and Wayne. The cold air crossing over the relatively warm waters of Lake Ontario is contributing to the snow accumulation, although significant snowfall is not expected. Roads remain greasy and icy due to the limited effectiveness of salt and brine mixes in such cold conditions. 
