NEWS
Wind Chill, Severe Weather Advisories
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... Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 7 am Thursday to 7 am
EST Friday...
... Wind chill watch remains in effect from late Thursday night
through Saturday afternoon...
* what... snow and blowing snow expected. Dangerously cold wind
chills possible. Plan on slippery Road conditions, including
during the morning and evening commutes on Thursday. In
addition, areas of poor visibility are expected. Total snow
accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected, highest in the
northern Taconics. Wind chills could range from 15 below zero
to 35 below zero, with the lowest readings on Friday night into
Saturday morning.
* Where... the Mohawk and Schoharie valleys, greater capital
region, helderbergs, and northern Taconics of eastern New York.
* When... for the Winter Weather Advisory, from 7 am Thursday to
7 am EST Friday. For the wind chill watch, from late Thursday
night through Saturday afternoon.
* Additional details... snowfall rates around half inch per hour.
Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause areas of blowing and
drifting snow. Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below
zero will cause frostbite in as little as 10 minutes to exposed
skin.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel
difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited
visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest Road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.
A wind chill watch means there is the potential for a combination
of very cold air and the wind to create dangerously low wind
chill values. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for
updates on this situation.
... Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 7 am Thursday to 7 am
EST Friday...
... Wind chill watch remains in effect from late Thursday night
through Saturday afternoon...
* what... snow and blowing snow expected. Dangerously cold wind
chills possible. Plan on slippery Road conditions, including
during the morning and evening commutes on Thursday. In
addition, areas of poor visibility are expected. Total snow
accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected, highest in the
northern Taconics. Wind chills could range from 15 below zero
to 35 below zero, with the lowest readings on Friday night into
Saturday morning.
* Where... the Mohawk and Schoharie valleys, greater capital
region, helderbergs, and northern Taconics of eastern New York.
* When... for the Winter Weather Advisory, from 7 am Thursday to
7 am EST Friday. For the wind chill watch, from late Thursday
night through Saturday afternoon.
* Additional details... snowfall rates around half inch per hour.
Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause areas of blowing and
drifting snow. Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below
zero will cause frostbite in as little as 10 minutes to exposed
skin.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel
difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited
visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest Road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.
A wind chill watch means there is the potential for a combination
of very cold air and the wind to create dangerously low wind
chill values. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for
updates on this situation.