Malone, New York – Drivers across northern New York are dealing with slick and icy roads early this morning as a lingering wintry mix affects key travel routes during the start of the workday.
According to the National Weather Service in Burlington, a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect through early morning for Franklin and St. Lawrence counties. Light additional snow, up to one inch, combined with ice accumulations near one-tenth of an inch, is creating hazardous driving conditions across the North Country.
The most impacted areas include Malone, Massena, Potsdam, Ogdensburg, Gouverneur, Tupper Lake, and Saranac Lake. Untreated roads, bridges, and overpasses are especially vulnerable to icing, making sudden loss of traction possible even at low speeds. Rural highways and secondary roads may remain slick longer due to colder surface temperatures.
Commuters traveling early today should allow extra time, reduce speed, and increase following distance. Even minor ice buildup can significantly increase stopping distances and lead to spinouts, particularly during turns or braking.
Conditions are expected to gradually improve after daybreak as precipitation tapers off, though patchy slick spots may linger into the mid-morning hours. Motorists are encouraged to monitor 511NY for updated road conditions as the advisory continues through early today, and additional statements may be issued if icing persists longer than expected.
