Winter Storm Warning Issued for Hamilton and Northern Herkimer Counties
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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Hamilton and Northern Herkimer counties, with up to 11 inches of snow and 35 mph wind gusts expected.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Northern New York
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Albany NY
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northern New York.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Albany, NY, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Hamilton and Northern Herkimer counties. The alert is effective from 11:00 AM Friday, March 13, until 2:00 PM EDT Saturday, March 14.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Hamilton and Northern Herkimer Counties in New York.
What You Should Do
Travel could be difficult due to hazardous conditions. If you must travel, the National Weather Service recommends keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is expected across the affected region. Total snow accumulations are forecast to range between 5 and 11 inches. Winds are expected to gust as high as 35 mph. During the peak of the storm, snowfall rates may reach up to 1 inch per hour, and visibility may be reduced to less than a half mile at times.
Timeline
Snow is forecast to develop late Friday morning into early Friday afternoon, becoming heavy at times. The snow will persist in most areas through Friday night and into early Saturday afternoon. The warning is currently set to expire at 2:00 PM EDT on Saturday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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