A lake snow effect warning has been issued in Oswego, Jefferson, and Lewis counties as snow is expected to arrive Saturday night.

There will be snow showers mainly between 9 and 11 p.m., then heavy snow afterwards, according to the National Weather Service.

Between 9 to 18 inches of snow is expected with snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour at times. Visibility will be low as well, making traveling dangerous.

A high wind speed watch has also been issued as winds of up to 50 mph are expected. Winds at this speed could knock down trees and power lines.

New York State Homeland Security and Emergency Services advises residents in the area to: