Winter Weather Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Albany, NY
Issued by NWS Albany, NY
906 WWUS41 KALY 021009 WSWALY URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albany NY 509 AM EST Fri Jan 2 2026 NYZ038-022100- /O.CON.KALY.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260103T1200Z/ Southern Herkimer- Including the cities of Little Falls, Ilion, Dolgeville, Mohawk, Frankfort, and Herkimer 509 AM EST Fri Jan 2 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 3 to 5 inches within the heaviest lake effect bands. * WHERE...Southern Herkimer County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A band of lake effect snow is expected to drop into southern Herkimer County this morning, and may impact the Thruway from late this morning through this evening before lifting back north and weakening tonight. 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. Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ 35