Winter Weather Advisory 12/24/2024 00:26 for New York, Vermont areas

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 24 at 3:26AM EST until December 24 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 24, 2024 - 12:26am
Expires: 
December 24, 2024 - 10:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. * WHERE...Portions of eastern New York and southern Vermont. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute and early Christmas Eve travel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Most of the steady snow will fall through 8 AM this morning, tapering off to high-elevation showers within the Advisory area through mid to late morning. Brief periods of moderate snowfall rates up to 0.5" per hour are possible at times through 8 AM this morning which could impact visibility.
Instruction: 
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
Area Description: 
Northern Herkimer; Hamilton; Southern Herkimer; Southern Fulton; Northern Fulton; Bennington
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albany NY