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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
109 AM EST Thu Jan 1 2026

NYZ032-011200-
/O.CON.KALY.LE.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260101T1200Z/
Northern Herkimer-
Including the cities of Nobleboro, Old Forge, Northwood, Atwell,
Big Moose, McKeever, and Eagle Bay
109 AM EST Thu Jan 1 2026

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10
  inches in the most persistent snow bands.

* WHERE...Northern Herkimer County.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional periods of snow and even snow
  squalls are likely overnight. Use caution if traveling for New
  Year`s Eve celebrations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally
heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can
also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather,
visibility, and road conditions.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

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VTZ014-011500-
/O.EXA.KALY.WW.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-260101T1500Z/
Western Windham-
Including the cities of Londonderry and Stratton
109 AM EST Thu Jan 1 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches.

* WHERE...Western Windham County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road
  conditions, especially tonight during any travel for New Year`s
  Eve celebrations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An initial period of light to moderate snow
  is expected through overnight before an arctic cold front results
  in snow squalls during the pre-dawn hours of New Year`s Day. Any
  snow squall can result in brief periods of whiteout conditions and
  hazardous travel conditions. Use caution if traveling overnight
  for any New Year`s Eve celebrations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

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MAZ001-VTZ013-011500-
/O.CON.KALY.WW.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-260101T1500Z/
Northern Berkshire-Bennington-
Including the cities of Stamford, Bennington, Pittsfield, North
Adams, Woodford State Park, Hancock, Pownal, Florida, and Dalton
109 AM EST Thu Jan 1 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Initial upslope snow followed by snow squalls expected.
  Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches with up to 6
  inches along the spine of the southern Green Mountains.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts, Northern Berkshire County. In Vermont,
  Bennington County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road
  conditions, especially tonight during any travel for New Year`s
  Eve celebrations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An initial period of light to moderate snow
  is expected overnight before an arctic cold front results in snow
  squalls during the pre-dawn hours of New Year`s Day. Any snow
  squall can result in brief periods of whiteout conditions and
  hazardous travel conditions. Use caution if traveling tonight for
  any New Year`s Eve celebrations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

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NYZ033-011200-
/O.CON.KALY.WW.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-260101T1200Z/
Hamilton-
Including the cities of Wells, Hoffmeister, Long Lake, and
Sabattis
109 AM EST Thu Jan 1 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Lake effect and upslope snow. Additional snow accumulations
  between 2 and 5 inches.

* WHERE...Hamilton County.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Use caution if
  traveling for New Year`s Eve celebrations tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional light to moderate snow and even
  snow squalls are expected tonight which can result in hazardous
  travel for those traveling to/from New Year`s Eve celebrations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

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