NY weather: Weather alert issued for heavy snow in New York Wednesday afternoon

At 1:43 p.m. on Wednesday, the National Weather Service issued a weather alert for Montgomery, Schoharie, Schenectady, Saratoga, Albany, and Rensselaer counties, predicting heavy snowfall through 2:45 p.m.

“At 1:43 p.m., a band of heavy snow was along a line extending from Alplaus to Hartwick and moving east at 55 MPH,” according to the weather service.

Interstate 88 between exits 20 and 25; Interstate 90 between exits 10 and 26; Interstate 890 between exits 1a and 9; Interstate 87 between exits 21A and 7; and Interstate 787 between exits 1 and 9.

In the following areas, expect significant snowfall:

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  Schenectady, Clifton Park, Rotterdam, Cohoes, Scotia, Cobleskill, Niskayuna, Duanesburg, Schoharie, and Richmondville around 1:50 p.m.
  
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  Troy, Mechanicville, Waterford, and Altamont around 1:55 p.m.
  
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  Colonie and Green Island around 2 p.m.
  
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  Albany, Watervliet, Latham, Summit, and Center Brunswick around 2:05 p.m.
  
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  Hoosick Falls, Guilderland, and Middleburgh around 2:10 p.m.
  
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  Menands, Berne, Voorheesville, Grafton, and Loudonville around 2:15 p.m.
  
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  Wynantskill around 2:20 p.m.
  
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  Rensselaer and Wyantskill around 2:25 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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