Winter Storm Warning Issued for Hamilton and Northern Herkimer Counties

Weather Alerts high NOAA · · Northern New York

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Hamilton and Northern Herkimer counties, with up to 11 inches of snow and 35 mph wind gusts expected.

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Albany, NY, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Hamilton and Northern Herkimer counties. The alert is effective from 11:00 AM Friday, March 13, until 2:00 PM EDT Saturday, March 14.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers Hamilton and Northern Herkimer Counties in New York.

What You Should Do

Travel could be difficult due to hazardous conditions. If you must travel, the National Weather Service recommends keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Expected Conditions

Heavy snow is expected across the affected region. Total snow accumulations are forecast to range between 5 and 11 inches. Winds are expected to gust as high as 35 mph. During the peak of the storm, snowfall rates may reach up to 1 inch per hour, and visibility may be reduced to less than a half mile at times.

Timeline

Snow is forecast to develop late Friday morning into early Friday afternoon, becoming heavy at times. The snow will persist in most areas through Friday night and into early Saturday afternoon. The warning is currently set to expire at 2:00 PM EDT on Saturday.

Source: NOAA Official Notice

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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Hamilton and Northern Herkimer counties, with up to 11 inches of snow and 35 mph wind gusts expected.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Northern New York. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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