The central New York storm caught the attention of ABC News, who sent reporter Gio Benitez to Cortland to report live on World News Tonight.

The worst conditions will be on Interstate 81 from the New York/Pennsylvania border to Syracuse, according to the National Weather Service.

Fourteen inches of snow has fallen in Cortland County as central New York continues to grapple with a major snowstorm.

Cortland County has issued a travel advisory that will remain in effect until 9 p.m. due to hazardous weather conditions.

A strong cold front will arrive in central New York on Saturday afternoon accompanied by rain, marking a transition into colder weather through next week.

Connie Martin, the local Chapter President of the Pajama Program welcomes any donations that the community can make.