Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has urged New Yorkers to use caution while traveling over the next several days as a large winter weather system is forecast to bring snow, rain and a wintery mix across the state. The system is expected to impact New York until early Saturday. The snow, rain and wintery mix caused by this system are expected to create difficult driving conditions, including Friday evening commutes. New Yorkers should keep a close eye on local weather forecasts for further developments as storm conditions have the potential to rapidly change.
“Our state agencies have been closely monitoring this impending storm and are ready to deploy any necessary assets to keep the roads clear and respond to any potential emergencies,” said Cuomo. “This storm is expected to cause difficult driving conditions, and I am urging all New Yorkers to slow down and use extra caution.”
As the system treks through New York, forecasts are calling for a widespread wintery mix across the state into early Saturday, with temperatures and elevations playing a role in determining which areas get snow, rain or a wintery mix. By the time the storm exits the state Saturday morning, most of the state will have experienced up to 2 to 4 inches of snow with 4 to 6 inches possible in the Capital Region and northern Mohawk Valley Regions, and 6 to 12 inches possible in the northern portions of Central New York, the Finger Lakes and Western New York Regions. Ice accumulation will generally be less than a tenth of an inch and rainfall amounts will generally be less than a half inch.
The National Weather Service has already issued a number of Winter Weather Watches, Warnings and Advisories. To view the complete listing as well as access the latest forecasts, go online to the National Weather Service website here. WEBO has AccuWeather updates every 30 minutes on-the-air all day and anytime at MyHometownToday.com
