NY weather: Be prepared for heavy snow in New York Wednesday midday

The National Weather Service reported heavy snow in Schoharie, Schenectady, Saratoga, Albany, and Rensselaer counties through 11 a.m. on Wednesday at 10:28 a.m.

“At 10:28 a.m., a band of heavy snow was along a line extending from Altamont to near Jefferson and moving east at 55 MPH,” according to the meteorological service.

The following roadways are included in this: Interstate 88 between exits 23 and 25. Between exits 8 and 26 on Interstate 90. Between exits 1b and 9 on Interstate 890. Interstate 87 close to exit 8A and between exits 21A and 7. Interstate 787 close to exit 9 and between exits 1 and 7.

In the following areas, expect significant snowfall:

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  Albany, Colonie, Guilderland, Berne, Voorheesville, Altamont, Breakabeen, North Blenheim, and Livingstonville around 10:35 a.m.
  
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  Watervliet, Rensselaer, Delmar, Latham, Menands, Loudonville, and Preston-Potter Hollow around 10:40 a.m.
  
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  Cohoes, Westerlo, Green Island, Preston Hollow, and Feura Bush around 10:45 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 says. 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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