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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
1254 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026

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Northern Herkimer-
Including the cities of Big Moose, Atwell, Nobleboro, McKeever,
Northwood, Old Forge, and Eagle Bay
1254 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. 7 to 10 inches expected
  with localized accumulations within the most persistent lake
  effect band reaching 10 to 12 inches, mainly north of Old Forge.

* WHERE...Northern Herkimer County.

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

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
  blowing snow. Travel could be difficult. Areas of blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow bands will mainly affect
  areas from around the Route 28 corridor and northward with
  snowfall rates over 1 inch per hour at times tonight. Combination
  of cold temperatures tonight and gusty winds will result in wind
  chill values between -10F and -20F.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

If you must go outside tonight, dress in layers. Several layers of
clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed
skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a
scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

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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Hamilton-
Including the cities of Hoffmeister, Long Lake, Wells, and
Sabattis
1254 PM EST Mon Jan 19 2026

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

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to
  6 inches with the highest totals near the Herkimer County border.
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph resulting in blowing snow at times
  tonight.

* WHERE...Hamilton County.

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow bands will mainly affect far
  northwest portions of the county, mainly north of Route 28.
  Combination of cold temperatures tonight and gusty winds will
  result in wind chill values between -10F and -20F.

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 go outside tonight, dress in layers. Several layers of
clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed
skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a
scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat.


Slow down and use caution while traveling.

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