NY weather: Prepare for heavy snow in New York Wednesday midday

At 11:59 a.m. on Wednesday, the National Weather Service issued a bulletin predicting significant snowfall in Schoharie, Schenectady, Saratoga, Albany, Rensselaer, Greene, and Columbia counties through 12:30 p.m.

“At 11:59 a.m., a band of heavy snow was along a line extending from near Mechanicville to near Davenport and moving east at 80 MPH,” according to the weather service.

The following roadways are included in this: Interstate 88 close to exit 25. Between exits 10 and 25a on Interstate 90. Interstate 87 from exits 21B and 7 and between exits 8A and 9; Interstate 890 from exits 2b to 9; and Interstate 787 from exits 1 to 9.

In the following areas, expect significant snowfall:

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  Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Rotterdam, Cohoes, Watervliet, Colonie, Mechanicville, Hoosick Falls, and Latham around 12:05 p.m.
  
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  Delmar, Menands, Gilboa, Wynantskill, Center Brunswick, Livingstonville, and Preston-Potter Hollow around 12:10 p.m.
  
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  Bennington, Rensselaer, Westerlo, Grafton, Wyantskill, Preston Hollow, and Feura Bush around 12:15 p.m.
  
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  East Greenbush, West Sand Lake, Selkirk, and Averill Park around 12:20 p.m.
  
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  Berlin and Castleton-On-Hudson around 12:25 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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