Special Weather Statement 01/08/2025 04:36 for New York areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued January 8 at 7:36AM EST by NWS Binghamton NY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 8, 2025 - 4:36am
Expires: 
January 8, 2025 - 5:30am
Description: 
HAZARDS...A band of heavy snow which can rapidly reduce visibility to less than one mile. LOCATION AND MOVEMENT...At 736 AM EST, a band of heavy snow was along a line extending from near Ithaca to near Windsor and moving southeast at 15 MPH. LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE... Binghamton, Johnson City, Kirkwood, Maine, Danby, Nanticoke, Port Dickinson, Berkshire, Newark Valley, and Windsor. This includes the following highway exits... New York Interstate 81 between 1 and 7. Interstate 86/Route 17 between 70 North and 80. Interstate 88 between 1 and 5. SAFETY INFO... Conditions can deteriorate rapidly in winter weather situations. Be prepared for snow or ice covered roads. Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination.
Area Description: 
Tompkins; Tioga; Broome
Forcast Office: 
NWS Binghamton NY