Saturday, November 23, 2024 Travelers across New York and the broader Northeast are bracing for a challenging few days as heavy snow and rainstorms are forecast to disrupt holiday plans. Several inches of snow are expected to blanket the region into Saturday morning, making roads treacherous and potentially delaying Thanksgiving journeys. In New York, central regions are under a winter storm warning until 4 p.
m. Friday. The National Weather Service (NWS) has cautioned that snowfall totals will depend heavily on elevation.
While valleys might see between one and four inches of snow, areas above 1,500 feet could be buried under as much as a foot. At the highest elevations, forecasters are warning of totals that may approach 16 inches. This heavy snowfall will likely make travel difficult for drivers, particularly during Friday’s morning and evening commutes.
To complicate matters further, the weight of the snow could strain trees and power lines, increasing the risk of power outages. Travelers planning to drive should prepare for possible emergencies by carrying an extra flashlight, food, and water in their vehicles, as advised by the weather service. The Catskills are also expected to feel the brunt of the storm, with western portions of the range forecast to experience snowfall rates of one to two inches per hour.
Meanwhile, Albany and the surrounding capital region remain under a winter storm warning until 1 a.m. Saturday.
Here, residents and travelers alike can expect bet.
