New York Eastern New York may see dangerous travel conditions on Friday due to a combination of snow and freezing rain, with effects extending into the weekend.
A clipper system is expected to drop 1 to 3 inches of wet snow and a thin covering of ice overnight into Friday morning, according to the Albany National Weather Service (NWS). Roads may get slick after freezing rain, especially on I-90 and local highways. The Friday morning commute may be affected by the storm, particularly in Albany, Rensselaer, and the neighboring areas.
The high on Friday will be close to 37 degrees Fahrenheit, and the snow will start to melt in the afternoon. Nevertheless, more light snow is predicted from a different system on Friday night and into Saturday. A potential winter weather alert may be issued due to accumulations of more than 4 inches in areas west of the Hudson Valley and the Adirondacks.
Although some snow will melt by Saturday when temperatures reach 48 degrees Fahrenheit, another round of wintry mix might occur before lunchtime. There will be a significant decrease in temperature on Saturday night, with lows of about 15 F. With a high of only 24 degrees Fahrenheit, Sunday will be largely sunny but chilly.
Next week’s forecast calls for partly overcast conditions on Monday with a high of 30 degrees Fahrenheit, followed by a return to milder weather on Tuesday with highs in the mid-40s. By Wednesday, rain is expected, indicating the start of early spring weather.
It is recommended that travelers make appropriate plans, factor in additional time, and keep up of weather alerts.
