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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
1242 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026

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Northern Herkimer-
Including the cities of Big Moose, Northwood, Atwell, Eagle Bay,
Old Forge, McKeever, and Nobleboro
1242 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1
PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy lake effect snow.
  Additional snow accumulations up around an inch. For the Winter
  Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations between
  4 and 9 inches.

* WHERE...Northern Herkimer County.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 AM EST this morning.
  For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM
  EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to the combination of snow
  covered roads and reduced visibilities.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The lake effect snow band is expected to
  continue to weaken and lift north of the area through the rest of
  tonight. For this afternoon and evening, snowfall rates may reach
  up to 1 inch per hour at times along the south facing slopes.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

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

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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/O.CON.KALY.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260121T1200Z/
Hamilton-
Including the cities of Hoffmeister, Sabattis, Wells, and Long
Lake
1242 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1
PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Winter Weather Advisory, up to an additional
  inch of lake effect snow expected. For the second Winter Weather
  Advisory, more widespread snow is expected with total
  accumulations up to 4 to 8 inches.

* WHERE...Hamilton County.

* WHEN...For the first Winter Weather Advisory, until 7 AM EST this
  morning. For the second Winter Weather Advisory, from 1 PM this
  afternoon to 1 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to the combination of snow
  covered roads and reduced visibilities.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates this afternoon into this
  evening may reach up to 1 inch per hour at times along the south
  facing slopes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

&&

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/O.NEW.KALY.WW.Y.0008.260121T1800Z-260122T1800Z/
Northern Fulton-
Including the cities of Caroga Lake
1242 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1
PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations
  between 3 and 5 inches.

* WHERE...Northern Fulton County.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning
  commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

&&

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