Governor Hochul Urges New Yorkers to Prepare for Inclement Winter Storm Systems

Wintry Mix of Snow, Rain and Freezing Rain to Impact Areas Across the State Friday Through Saturday

North Country To See Six to Twelve Inches of Snow; Mohawk Valley, Capital Region and Hudson Valley To See Up To a Quarter Inch of Ice

Second Storm System Could Bring Gusty Winds and Accumulating Snow Sunday Into Monday, Especially for Areas Downstate

Travel May Be Hazardous; Leave Extra Time Between Destinations

New Yorkers Can Sign Up for Weather and Emergency Alerts by Texting 333111

Governor Kathy Hochul reminded New Yorkers to stay prepared and monitor their local forecasts as winter weather continues to move across the state. Friday, a multi-hazard storm will bring rain, ice and wet snow across the state through Saturday. The North Country could see six to twelve inches of snow, while parts of the Mohawk Valley, Hudson Valley and Capital Region could see ice accumulations of up to a quarter of an inch. This mix will make for hazardous travel, particularly during the Friday commutes and isolated power outages are possible. A second storm system expected late Sunday into Monday, has the potential for strong, gusty winds and several inches of accumulating snow, especially in downstate areas. The forecast for this second storm still has a great deal of uncertainty and State Emergency Managers are closely tracking its development. New Yorkers should plan any travel accordingly, leaving extra time to reach their destinations.

“Warmer days are just around the corner, but winter weather isn’t gone yet,” Governor Hochul said. “Be sure to travel smart and leave yourself ample time to get to where you’re going. Pack your car with emergency essentials and drive slowly as slick roadways can be dangerous.

New Yorkers should closely monitor their local forecasts and look for updates issued by the National Weather Service. For a complete listing of weather alerts, visit the National Weather Service website.

New Yorkers should also ensure that government emergency alerts are enabled on their mobile phones. They should also sign up for real-time weather and emergency alerts that will be texted to their phones by texting their county or borough name to 333111.