Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on Ongoing Winter Storm and Urges New Yorkers to Prepare for Major Weather Event Beginning Tuesday Afternoon

Winter Storm Warning in Effect Until 7:00 PM for Much of New York; Parts of State Have Seen as Much as 14 Inches of Snow

Major Precipitation Event Forecast to Begin Tuesday Afternoon, Bringing 3-6 Inches of Rain to Parts of New York State

Governor Kathy Hochul today provided an update on the winter storm that dropped more than a foot of snow in some locations north of New York City and continued to impact several areas with hazardous travel conditions. The highest accumulations of snow have been seen so far in the Mid-Hudson Region with some locations receiving as many as 14 inches of snow. Governor Hochul also urged New Yorkers to prepare for the next winter storm, a high precipitation weather event forecasted to hit New York on Tuesday afternoon.

Governor Hochul also warned New Yorkers of another storm system that is expected to affect the state Tuesday and Wednesday with snow, heavy rain and high winds, which could worsen travel conditions and produce flooding in some locations. The heavy rain and snowmelt are expected to result in river flooding, as well as localized urban and poor drainage flooding. In addition, sustained winds accompanying the system could reach up to 45 mph in some places, and 65-70 mph gusts, especially in areas adjacent to Lake Ontario.

“We have seen snow accumulations across the State and with more on the way we are keeping a close eye on potential impacts throughout the day – I urge New Yorkers to stay vigilant and practice caution, especially if you need to travel,” Governor Hochul said. “We are also tracking another potentially severe storm system that could bring several inches of rain and possible flooding to some areas of the State starting Tuesday. I have directed State agencies to closely monitor this weather system and they are prepared to provide assistance to our partners at the county level if necessary.”

High Wind Watches are in effect starting Tuesday and continuing into Wednesday for parts of Western and Central NY, the Finger Lakes, and the North Country regions. Sustained winds are expected to reach up to 45 mph in some places and gusts as high as 65-70 mph, especially for areas adjacent to Lake Ontario, including Jefferson, Lewis and Oswego counties.

For a complete listing of weather alerts and forecasts, visit the National Weather Service website at https://alerts.weather.gov. New Yorkers are also encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts by subscribing to NY Alert at https://alert.ny.gov, a free service providing critical emergency information to your cell phone or computer.