Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued December 21 at 7:34AM EST by NWS Albany NY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 21, 2024 - 4:34am
Expires:
December 21, 2024 - 7:00am
Description:
HAZARDS...An area of moderate snow which can rapidly reduce
visibility to less than one mile. This area of moderate snow is
producing snowfall rates up to 1 inch per hour.
LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Clifton Park, Rotterdam, East Greenbush,
Cohoes, Watervliet, Rensselaer, Colonie, Scotia, Mechanicville,
Nassau, Delmar, Latham, Guilderland, Niskayuna, Duanesburg, Ballston
Spa, and Menands.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 88 between exits 24 and 25.
Interstate 90 between exits 10 and 26.
Interstate 890 between exits 1a and 9.
Interstate 87 between exits 21A and 7, and between exits 8A and 12.
Interstate 787 between exits 1 and 9.
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:
Western Schenectady; Eastern Schenectady; Southern Saratoga; Western Albany; Eastern Albany; Western Rensselaer
Forcast Office:
NWS Albany NY