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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
1220 PM EST Mon Nov 24 2025

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Northern Herkimer-Southern Herkimer-
Including the cities of Big Moose, Herkimer, Atwell, Northwood,
Old Forge, Eagle Bay, Little Falls, Mohawk, McKeever, Nobleboro,
Dolgeville, Frankfort, and Ilion
1220 PM EST Mon Nov 24 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total accumulations up to
  10 inches within the most persistent lake effect bands. Winds
  could gust as high as 35 to 40 mph Thursday and Friday.

* WHERE...Herkimer County.

* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
  blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Thanksgiving Holiday travel on
  Thursday as well as the Friday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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.

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