CHENANGO COUNTY – All of Chenango County's school districts closed Friday in anticipation of the snowstorm that forecasted 12 to 18 inches of snow before 1 a.m. Saturday.

The National Weather Service at Binghamton issued an updated Winter Storm Warning early Friday morning forecasting 11 to 17 inches in Chenango County, noting that the heaviest snow will occur in the morning hours. Snow accumulations could be higher in areas of high elevation.

Chenango County Director of Emergency Management Matt Beckwith said as of Thursday evening, all roadways in the county and the Chenango County Offices were anticipated to remain open as scheduled. He advised motorists to use caution and to dress for the weather, and also to notify the proper authorities in the event they come across any downed power lines or trees.

Other closings/events postponed:

The Evening Sun and Sun Printing offices will be closed at 10 a.m. Friday. Please be patient with deliveries, some may be delayed until after the storm has passed.

6 On The Square presents blues artist Kerri Powers - Postponed, new date TBA

Catholic Charities of Chenango County - Closed

Chenango County Sheriff's Awards Ceremony - Postponed to Friday, April 13

Guernsey Memorial Library - Closed

Holy Family Fish Fry - Cancelled

Lucy Funke Scholarship Award Ceremony at Chenango Arts Council - Postponed to Friday, March 9

Opportunities for Chenango - Closed

Relay for Life Chicken BBQ - Postponed to Friday, March 9

Complete list of school closings:

Afton Central School District - Closed

Bainbridge-Guilford School District - Closed

DCMO BOCES - Closed

Gilbertsville-Mt. Upton School District - Closed

Greene Central School District - Closed

Holy Family School - Closed

Morrisville State College Norwich Campus - Closed

Norwich City School District - Closed

Otselic Valley Central School District - Closed

Oxford Academy and Central Schools - Closed

Sherburne-Earlville Central School District - Closed

Unadilla Valley Central School District - Closed