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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
119 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

NYZ032-300900-
/O.NEW.KALY.LE.W.0006.251230T0000Z-260101T1200Z/
Northern Herkimer-
Including the cities of Nobleboro, Old Forge, Eagle Bay, Big
Moose, Northwood, McKeever, and Atwell
119 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations
  of 6 to 12 inches in the most persistent snow bands. Winds gusting
  as high as 40 mph will lead to blowing and drifting snow and
  reduced visibility.

* WHERE...Northern Herkimer County.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of light snow is expected tonight
  through Tuesday night. A lake effect snow band will then lift
  northward into northern Herkimer County on Wednesday before
  tapering off Wednesday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally
heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can
also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather,
visibility, and road conditions.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

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NYZ038-300900-
/O.NEW.KALY.LE.W.0006.251230T0000Z-251231T1200Z/
Southern Herkimer-
Including the cities of Little Falls, Ilion, Frankfort,
Dolgeville, Mohawk, and Herkimer
119 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations
  of 6 to 12 inches in the most persistent snow bands. Winds gusting
  as high as 50 mph will lead to blowing and drifting snow and near
  whiteout conditions.

* WHERE...Southern Herkimer County.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions will
  impact the Tuesday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down
  tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow will set up near and just
  south of the New York Thruway tonight and remain in place through
  Tuesday before lifting northward on Wednesday. Snowfall rates will
  reach 0.5 to 1 inch per hour at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally
heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can
also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather,
visibility, and road conditions.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

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NYZ033-300900-
/O.NEW.KALY.WW.Y.0038.251230T0000Z-260101T1200Z/
Hamilton-
Including the cities of Wells, Hoffmeister, Long Lake, and
Sabattis
119 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between
  3 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will lead to
  blowing and drifting snow and reduced visibility.

* WHERE...Hamilton County.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

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NYZ039-040-047-082-300900-
/O.NEW.KALY.WW.Y.0038.251230T0000Z-251231T1200Z/
Southern Fulton-Montgomery-Schoharie-Northern Fulton-
Including the cities of Amsterdam, Middleburgh, Caroga Lake,
Breakabeen, Gilboa, North Blenheim, Gloversville, Johnstown,
Cobleskill, Livingstonville, and Jefferson
119 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between
  3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will lead to
  blowing and drifting snow and reduced visibility.

* WHERE...Schoharie, Montgomery, Northern Fulton, and Southern
  Fulton Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow will set up near and just
  south of the New York Thruway tonight and remain in place through
  Tuesday before lifting northward on Wednesday. Snowfall rates may
  reach 0.5 inch per hour at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

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