At 7:41 a.m. on Sunday, the National Weather Service released a bulletin predicting significant snowfall in Schoharie and Albany counties through 8:15 a.m.
“At 7:41 a.m., an area of heavy snow was near Summit, or 9 miles southwest of Cobleskill moving east at 45 MPH,” according to the weather service.
The following locations are affected by the alert: North Blenheim, Breakabeen, Preston-Potter Hollow, Preston Hollow, Jefferson, Westerlo, Berne, Middleburgh, Gilboa, Summit, Schoharie, Richmondville, Livingstonville, North Blenheim, Clarksville, Conesville, East Berne, West Richmondville, and Shoefelt Corners. Interstate 88 between exits 20 and 22 is included in this.
The weather service states that “in winter weather conditions, conditions can deteriorate rapidly.” Be ready for roads covered with ice or snow. Reduce your speed and give yourself more time to get there. If you have to drive into or through this area of heavy snow, go with additional caution. Accidents may result from abrupt changes in visibility and perhaps slick roads.
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