Get ready: Messy mix of snow, sleet, freezing rain to hit Central NY

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Central New York is forecast to get between 1 and 6 inches of snow Sunday afternoon and Monday morning. (Courtesy of the National Weather Service)

Syracuse, N.Y. — A winter storm forecast to hit Central New York this weekend will bring a wet and messy mix of precipitation.

Snow, sleet and freezing rain will cover much of Central New York Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.

Mostly snow is expected but sleet, freezing rain and rain are all likely, the weather service said.

The storm will hit the region around Sunday afternoon and last until Monday morning, the weather service said.

Lake-effect snow could continue into Monday night but additional accumulation is unlikely, they said. Most of the region will see between 2 and 4 inches of snowfall. Some areas will see as much as 6 inches while others will see as little as 1 inch.

The mix of precipitation could impact travel Sunday and Monday, the weather service said.

Staff writer Anne Hayes covers breaking news, crime and public safety. You can reach her at ahayes@syracuse.com.

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