Snow squall warning for Cortland and Tompkins counties Saturday midday

The National Weather Service issued a snow squall warning at 11:31 a.m. on Saturday in effect until 12:15 p.m. for Cortland and Tompkins counties.

The weather service states, “Wet roadways will quickly freeze. Black ice will cause roads, bridges, and overpasses to become slick and dangerous. Slow down and be prepared for a sudden loss of traction. Reduce speed and turn on headlights! During snow squalls, the visibility may suddenly drop to near zero in whiteout conditions.”

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