Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Parts of New York: Snow and Ice Expected

Miami Standard (New York City, NY) – The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for Herkimer, Hamilton, Warren, and Washington counties on Friday at 3:05 p.m., which is in effect from 8 p.m. to Sunday at 11 a.m.

The weather service adds, “Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations of one tenth to three tenths of an inch, with isolated totals up to a half inch in sheltered areas of the eastern Adirondacks.”

“Plan on slippery road conditions,” explains the weather service. “Slow down and use caution while traveling. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.”

Roads are frequently made dangerous by winter’s icy grip, which results in more than 480,000 injuries and over 6,000 weather-related vehicle fatalities annually. Safety should be your first concern when you’re on roads that are covered in snow or freezing rain. Go more slowly and be careful. It’s wise to anticipate icy patches on the road and modify your driving in response when the temperature is close to freezing.

Keep an eye out for ice buildup on tree limbs and power lines, since they could shatter and fall. Steer clear of driving in these situations at all costs. However, if you must go outside, avoid touching downed power lines and take paths with fewer trees. If you come across one, call 911 right away.

Stay calm if you end up trapped. Tell someone where you are and what’s going on. Avoid trying to get to safety by foot. Put a cloth to your car’s antenna or mirror to show that you need help, and use the dome light and flashers to increase your vehicle’s visibility.