NEW YORK – Governor Kathy Hochul has urged New Yorkers to take the necessary precautions as a winter storm is expected to affect most of the state with heavy snowfall and high winds starting Monday evening in parts of the Capital, Mid-Hudson, Mohawk Valley, Central Regions of New York, North Country and Southern Tier.
Steady snowfall will begin Monday evening and continue through the night, bringing moderate to heavy snowfall across the state, with peak snowfall rates of an inch or more per hour and gusty winds up to 40 miles per hour. At least one to two inches of snow is expected across the state with pockets of freezing rain and up to six inches of snow in the Finger Lakes, Long Island, New York and western New York areas. These conditions will create dangerous movements which will impact Monday evening and especially Tuesday morning in the regions concerned. Heavy, wet snow can cause localized power outages. The Democrat urged New Yorkers to monitor their local forecasts and prepare for changing weather conditions if they travel Monday night and Tuesday.
“Another winter storm will affect most of the state starting tonight with snow or a combination of freezing precipitation and high winds, which will eventually affect travel in the eastern part of the state Tuesday morning. “, Governor Hochul said. “State agencies are preparing emergency response resources and we stand ready to help local governments before, during and after the storm. I encourage everyone to keep an eye on the weather this week and to stay safe.”
Winter storm advisories are currently in effect for counties in the Capital Region, Central Hudson, Mohawk Valley, Central New York, North Country and Southern Portion through Tuesday evening. Additional warnings and advisories may be issued for this weather event statewide.
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