Gov. Kathy Hochul urged New Yorkers to prepare for a winter storm expected to impact the North Country, Mohawk Valley, Central and Western New York through Saturday, with some areas potentially receiving up to 18 inches of snow and wind gusts reaching 60 miles per hour.
The Tug Hill Plateau east of Lake Ontario could see the highest snowfall totals of up to 18 inches with winds of 30 miles per hour. Higher elevations in Western New York may receive up to eight inches of snow, while areas along the Lake Erie shore face the strongest winds.
“While New Yorkers enjoyed the past few days of sunshine and warm weather, our Upstate regions are expecting a winter storm through Saturday with up to 18 inches of snowfall and up to 60 mile per hour winds for parts of Western New York,” Hochul said. “Our agencies are prepared and ready to respond to this storm and keep New Yorkers safe. Stay vigilant, avoid traveling during hazardous conditions and utilize Triple Three, Triple One — as always, it is important to monitor the latest forecast and plan accordingly.”…