The National Weather Service issued a weather advisory for Montgomery, Schoharie, Schenectady, Saratoga, Albany, and Rensselaer counties on Wednesday at 6:26 a.m., warning of heavy snow through 7:15 a.m.
The meteorological service reported that at 6:26 a.m., “a band of heavy snow was near Delanson, or 10 miles south of Amsterdam moving east at 35 MPH.”
Interstate 88 between exits 22 and 25 and Interstate 90 between exits 8 and 26 are included in this. Interstate 87 from exit 24 to exit 7, and between exits 8A and 10; Interstate 890 from exits 1a to 9; and Interstate 787 from exits 5 to 9.
In the following areas, expect significant snowfall:
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Duanesburg and Delanson around 6:30 a.m.
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Schenectady, Rotterdam, and Scotia around 6:40 a.m.
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Niskayuna and East Glenville around 6:45 a.m.
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Cohoes and Latham around 7 a.m.
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Troy, Watervliet, Green Island, and Waterford around 7:05 a.m.
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Center Brunswick around 7:10 a.m.
In cold weather conditions, things might quickly get worse. Be ready for roads covered with ice or snow. Reduce your speed and give yourself more time to get there.
“In winter weather conditions, conditions can rapidly deteriorate,” the weather service continues. 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 through or into this area of deep snow, proceed with additional caution. Accidents may result from abrupt changes in visibility and perhaps slick roads.
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