Eastern New York, Western New England – Snow-covered roads and reduced visibility are expected across higher terrain and surrounding valleys Saturday as Winter Weather Advisories remain in effect through the evening.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, Winter Weather Advisories are active until 7 p.m. EST for eastern Rensselaer County in New York, Bennington County in Vermont, northern Berkshire County in Massachusetts, southern Washington County in New York, and western Windham County in Vermont. Forecasters expect total snowfall accumulations between 2 and 6 inches, with locally higher amounts in elevated areas.
The greatest snowfall is forecast along the Rensselaer Plateau, the southern Green Mountains, and the northern Berkshires, where colder temperatures and upslope flow will support steadier snow. Winds gusting up to 35 miles per hour may cause blowing and drifting snow, leading to periodic reductions in visibility, especially in open and higher-elevation locations.
Travel impacts are expected along Interstate 90, New York Route 7, U.S. Route 4, Route 22, Massachusetts Route 2, and Vermont Route 9, as well as secondary mountain and rural roads. Bridges, overpasses, and untreated surfaces may become slick as snow continues to accumulate through the afternoon.
Communities within the advisory area include Hoosick Falls, Eagle Bridge, Stephentown, Bennington, Pittsfield, North Adams, Hancock, Fort Edward, Cambridge, and Londonderry, along with nearby towns and higher-elevation neighborhoods.
The National Weather Service advises motorists to slow down, increase following distance, and allow extra time for travel. Visibility may drop quickly where snow bands intensify, creating hazardous driving conditions with little warning.
For commuters, delivery drivers, and weekend travelers, the most difficult conditions are expected from late morning through early evening, before snowfall tapers off after the advisory expires.
Residents are encouraged to monitor local forecasts and avoid unnecessary travel in higher terrain until road conditions improve.
