Snow and bitter cold are expected to move into the region this weekend, but utility officials say they’re ready if the weather causes trouble.
New York State Electric & Gas and Rochester Gas and Electric say they’re closely watching forecasts for Winter Storm Fern. The system is expected to bring frigid temperatures and snow to the Northeast, though major outages are not expected in the companies’ service areas.
NYSEG and RG&E say they’ll staff crews around the clock through the weekend. The companies have already pre-staged field crews across the state ahead of snow expected Sunday into Monday…