A lake effect snow storm has dumped nearly 2 feet of snow on parts of central New York, forcing school closings and travel restrictions in some communities.

The National Weather Service reports Thursday morning that 19 inches fell in less than 6 hours in Pulaski (puh-LAS'-keye) in Oswego County and 23 inches has fallen on nearby Redfield, near Lake Ontario's eastern end 35 miles north of Syracuse.

Many schools in the county have canceled classes or delayed their start by an hour or two.

Officials in the city of Oswego and Redfield have issued no unnecessary travel advisories.

Forecasters say another 1 to 2 feet of snow could fall by Friday morning, accompanied by high winds. Lake effect storm warnings have been issued for Oswego and neighboring Jefferson and Lewis counties until 6 p.m. Thursday.

Source: The Associated Press