Part of our area may get heavy snow
posted by Bill Williams -
Western Greene County Could be getting heavy wet snow with the storm that will arrive here Thursday night.
From National Weather Service:
Event:
Winter Storm Watch
Alert:
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT
THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10
inches, with localized amounts up to 15 inches, are possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and eastern New York.
* WHEN...From late Thursday night through late Friday night.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The precipitation will start as rain
Thursday evening, then change to snow late Thursday night,
continuing on Friday. The snow could mix with rain on Friday,
especially at lower elevations. Snow accumulations by late
Friday could be quite variable, with potential for around 6
inches of slushy snow at lower elevations, but over a foot
possible at elevations above 2000 feet. Plan on difficult
travel conditions, including during the morning commute on
Friday.
Instructions:
A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.
Target Area:
HamiltonMontgomeryNorthern FultonNorthern HerkimerNorthern WarrenSchoharieSouthern FultonSouthern HerkimerWestern AlbanyWestern GreeneWestern SchenectadyWestern Ulster