Snowstorm timeline with when it starts, worst time to drive and when it ends

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — While snow amounts are very important, the exact timing of a snowstorm is equally as important.
First, here is a timeline of the storm’s beginning, middle and end:
Check out this view of the entire storm on Saturday moving eastward across the country.
BIRD’S-EYE VIEW OF MASSIVE WINTER STORM
Hourly forecast to see if you can still get out a little bit early Sunday morning:
Now let’s share Futurecast hour-by-hour maps so you can see exactly when the snow will be lightest and heaviest:
FUTURECAST 1130 PM SUNDAY
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A look at the extended forecast showing below average temperatures continuing and only minor lake snow showers at times through the end of this final week of January 2026!
If you want to take another look at our snow maps we have them updated for you here.




