A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for 9 counties in New York and Vermont as the first wet snow of the season moves into the higher elevations.
The National Weather Service in Albany says 2 to 5 inches of heavy, wet snow are expected at and above 1,500 feet.
Counties under the advisory
In New York, the advisory covers Hamilton, northern Warren, western Essex, western Greene and western Ulster counties.
In Vermont, it covers Bennington, western Windham, eastern Addison and eastern Rutland counties.
NWS Albany’s zones include only elevations at and above 1,500 feet. NWS Burlington’s zones cover wet snow mainly above 1,200 feet. Lower elevations are expected to see mostly rain.
Timing
For Hamilton, northern Warren, western Essex, Bennington, western Windham, eastern Addison and eastern Rutland counties, the advisory runs from 10 AM Thursday to 10 AM EST Friday.
For western Greene and western Ulster counties, it runs from 7 PM Thursday to 1 PM EST Friday.
Slippery commutes and power outages
Slippery roads are expected to affect the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.
The heavy, wet snow can also cause isolated power outages. NWS Burlington says impacts begin at higher elevations Thursday and become more widespread after 7 PM Thursday as snow levels drop.
NWS Albany earlier put the chance of 4 inches or more at 50 to 70% over the southeastern Adirondacks, eastern Catskills and southeastern Green Mountains.
NWS Burlington says the heaviest snowfall is expected Thursday evening into Friday, with isolated outages possible above 1,200 feet.
What to do
Slow down and use caution. Call 511 for road conditions in your state, or visit 511ny.org and newengland511.org.
Watch your first few steps on stairs, sidewalks and driveways, since surfaces can be icy and slippery.
Get the latest at weather.gov/aly and weather.gov/btv.
