At 11:59 a.m. on Thursday, the National Weather Service issued a weather alert for Schoharie, Schenectady, Saratoga, Albany, Rensselaer, and Columbia counties, warning of heavy snow through 12:45 p.m.
“At 11:58 a.m., a band of heavy snow was along a line extending from Pattersonville-Rotterdam Junction to near Averill Park and moving east at 10 MPH,” according to the weather service.
Interstate 88 between exits 23 and 25 and Interstate 90 between exits 10 and 26 are included in this. Interstate 87 between exits 22 and 7 and close to exit 8A; Interstate 890 between exits 1a and 9. Interstate 787 from Exit 1 until Exit 9.
In the following areas, expect significant snowfall:
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Schenectady, Troy, Cohoes, Watervliet, Scotia, Latham, Niskayuna, Menands, Green Island, and West Sand Lake around 12:05 p.m.
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Clifton Park, Waterford, and Burnt Hills around 12:15 p.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.
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 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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