Special Weather Statement New York | Effective 03/17/2026 15:00

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 17 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 17, 2026 - 3:00pm
Expires: 
March 17, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
HAZARDS...A narrow band of lake effect snow accompanied by winds of up to 30 MPH which can rapidly reduce visibility to less than one mile. LOCATION AND MOVEMENT...At 558 PM EDT, a band of heavy snow was over Northwood, or 16 miles southeast of Boonville moving east at 35 MPH. LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE... Ohio, Lake Pleasant, Wells, Northwood, Sacandaga Campground, Grant, Gilmantown, Nobleboro, Wheelertown, Rudeston, Clockmill Corners, Blackbridge, Whitehouse, Mountain Home, Wilmurt, Piseco, Wilmurt Corners, Griffin, Morehouseville, and Hoffmeister. 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: 
Northern Herkimer; Hamilton; Southern Herkimer
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albany NY