Albany, New York – Drivers across upstate New York and nearby New England should prepare for prolonged winter travel impacts starting late Tuesday morning as snow and ice spread north and east, setting up hazardous road conditions through early Thursday in higher terrain.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, Winter Weather Advisories take effect by late morning for the southern Adirondacks, Hamilton County, and northern Herkimer County, with snow totals ranging from 3 to 7 inches. The heaviest accumulation is expected north of Route 28, where persistent snowfall will continue through Wednesday before tapering late Wednesday night.
Farther south, the Schoharie Valley, eastern Catskills, Mid-Hudson Valley, and southern Taconics will see a more complex setup beginning mid-afternoon. Light snow transitions to a wintry mix Tuesday evening, with freezing rain and freezing drizzle creating a light ice glaze that could linger into early Wednesday morning. Even minor ice buildup may sharply reduce traction on roads such as I-88, Route 30, Route 23, and Route 28.
Southern Herkimer and northern Fulton counties, along with Bennington County, Vermont, face similar conditions, with snow changing to pockets of freezing drizzle overnight before returning to snow Wednesday.
State and local crews will be active, but drivers are urged to slow down, avoid unnecessary travel during peak snowfall, and watch for black ice on untreated roads. Advisories remain in effect into early Thursday, and additional updates are possible as conditions evolve.
