The forecast doubled the amount of snow expected in the Columbia area, as up to 2 inches of the white stuff is now forecast to accumulate, according to the warning. Between 2-3 inches of snowfall is possible in the southern reaches of the Midlands, meteorologists said in the briefing. Localized amounts in other areas could be higher.

A winter weather advisory has been issued fro for Wayne and Northern Cayuga counties until midnight Friday, with 3 to 6 inches of additional snow accumulation expected. Winter wea