New York is in for more snow over the weekend after receiving up to 12 inches in the western part of the Adirondack Mountains earlier this week, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
Why It Matters
Snow causes hazardous road conditions that can impede safe travel.
What To Know
Earlier this week, the Albany area got a couple of inches of snow, while the western part of the Adirondacks was hit with 6 to 12 inches and less than an inch dropped south of Albany.
The NWS warned in a winter weather advisory issued Friday afternoon that Albany County and other counties in New York are set to get 2 to 5 more inches of snow. The advisory is in effect until 4 a.m. ET Saturday.
Here is a list of impacted counties:
- Southern Herkimer
- Northern and Southern Fulton
- Montgomery
- Northern and Southern Saratoga
- Schoharie
- Western and Eastern Schenectady
- Western and Eastern Albany
- Western and Eastern Rensselaer
- Southern Washington
Forecasters predicted a mix of rain, sleet and freezing rain that would turn into snow early Friday night. "Snowfall rates may be briefly close to an inch an hour prior to midnight," the NWS said.
Besides the several inches of snow expected, there could also be "ice accumulations around a light glaze," according to the weather service.
The NWS warned in another winter weather advisory on Friday afternoon of snow and sleet accumulations of 2 to 6 inches and some ice accumulations in Southeast Warren County in New York and the southern Vermont counties of Bennington and Windham, with higher accumulations across the southern Greens. The advisory is also in effect until 4 a.m. ET Saturday.
What People Are Saying
The NWS said on its website Friday: "Plan on slippery road conditions."
The weather service advised drivers in affected areas to "slow down and use caution while traveling."
What Happens Next
New Yorkers can check local weather forecasts for the latest information on their areas. The NWS issues regular updates on its website.
To prepare for a winter storm, consider weatherproofing your home, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. Make sure you have a smoke detector and a battery-operated carbon monoxide detector near heat sources.
For your car, get the radiator system serviced or check the antifreeze level yourself with an antifreeze tester. You should also replace your windshield wiper fluid with a wintertime mix and check that your car tires have enough tread and air pressure.
Also, make sure you have an emergency kit in your car with a portable charger, a flashlight with extra batteries, a first-aid kit, a pocketknife, a shovel, a windshield scraper, extra clothing to keep warm, water and snacks.
A full list of emergency items can be found on the agency website.
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