The higher elevations between Watertown and Syracuse, commonly known as the Tug Hill Plateau, receives of more than 200 inches a year. In fact, the town of Hooker, located in Lewis county, recorded 466 inches of snow during the winter of 1976-77! It is no coincidence that the greatest snowfall also occurs across the highest elevations to the lee of the lakes. Orographic features tend to enhance snowfall rates by providing additional lift as the air crosses the region.
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