Winter Storm Warning Issued for Parts of Eastern New York and Southern Vermont

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Albany, NY, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of eastern New York and southern Vermont. The warning is effective from 10:00 AM EST Friday, February 20, through 1:00 PM EST Saturday, February 21.

Affected Areas

The following counties and regions are under the warning:

• New York: Hamilton and Southeast Warren Counties.
• Vermont: Bennington, Western Windham, and Eastern Windham Counties.

Expected Conditions

Forecasters expect a wintry mix of precipitation, including snow, sleet, and freezing rain.

• Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations are expected to range between 6 and 9 inches.
• Ice Accumulation: A glaze of up to one-tenth of an inch of flat ice is possible from freezing rain.
• Snowfall Rates: Snow may fall at rates of 0.5 to 1 inch per hour at times, particularly on Friday evening.

Timeline

The storm onset is expected at 10:00 AM EST on Friday, February 20. Hazardous conditions are likely to impact the Friday evening commute. The warning remains in effect until 1:00 PM EST on Saturday, February 21.

What You Should Do

Travel could be difficult as roads, bridges, and overpasses are likely to become slick and hazardous. If you must travel, the National Weather Service advises keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.