Burlington, VT – Roads across northern New York could turn icy within hours Tuesday night, setting up a wintery start to the Wednesday morning commute as freezing rain spreads into the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Burlington, a Winter Weather Advisory takes effect at 8 p.m. Tuesday and continues until 9 a.m. Wednesday. Light freezing rain is expected to produce a thin glaze of ice, with accumulations reaching a few hundredths of an inch across northern St. Lawrence, Franklin, and Clinton counties.
Even small amounts of ice can create hazardous travel. Key routes near Massena, Malone, and Plattsburgh may become slick overnight, especially on untreated roads, bridges, and overpasses. Secondary roads in Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, and Dannemora are likely to see the most impact by early Wednesday morning.
Drivers should slow down, allow extra braking distance, and check 511NY for real-time road conditions. Isolated power outages are also possible if ice builds on elevated surfaces.
The icing threat will taper after 9 a.m. Wednesday, but untreated surfaces may remain slippery into late morning. Additional advisories could be issued if ice accumulations increase overnight.
