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

At 10:44 a.m. on Wednesday, the National Weather Service said that Herkimer, Fulton, Montgomery, Saratoga, Schenectady, and Warren counties would get significant snowfall through 11:30 a.m.

“At 10:43 a.m., a band of heavy snow was along a line extending from near Edinburg to Bridgewater and moving east at 55 MPH,” according to the weather service.

Interstate 90 between exits 27 and 29 and Interstate 87 between exits 9 and 17N are included in this.

In the following areas, expect significant snowfall:

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  Gloversville, Johnstown, Corinth, Fort Plain, St. Johnsville, Ephratah, Richfield Springs, Edinburg, Mayfield, and Cranberry Creek around 10:50 a.m.
  
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  Broadalbin around 10:55 a.m.
  
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  Canajoharie, Fonda, and West Glens Falls around 11 a.m.
  
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  Fort Johnson and Tribes Hill around 11:05 a.m.
  
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  Saratoga Springs, Amsterdam, Hagaman, Galway, Ames, and Rock City Falls around 11:10 a.m.
  
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  Milton, Ballston Spa, and North Ballston Spa around 11:15 a.m.
  
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  Glenville around 11:20 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.

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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