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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
1257 PM EST Tue Nov 25 2025

NYZ032-033-038-260900-
/O.CON.KALY.WS.A.0009.251127T2100Z-251129T1200Z/
Northern Herkimer-Hamilton-Southern Herkimer-
Including the cities of Northwood, Long Lake, Eagle Bay, Old
Forge, Wells, Big Moose, Ilion, Frankfort, Sabattis, Atwell,
McKeever, Herkimer, Hoffmeister, Dolgeville, Mohawk, Nobleboro,
and Little Falls
1257 PM EST Tue Nov 25 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations 7
  inches or more possible in the most persistent lake effect bands.
  Winds could gust as high as 35 to 40 mph Thursday afternoon into
  Friday.

* WHERE...Hamilton and Herkimer Counties.

* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
  blowing snow. Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Greatest accumulations will occur mainly
  north of Route 28 and west of Route 30.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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.

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