Kirkwood, New York

... Winter Weather Advisory now in effect from 1 PM this afternoon
to 10 am EST Saturday...

The Winter Weather Advisory is now in effect from 1 PM this
afternoon to 10 am EST Saturday.

Precipitation will move into the area this afternoon... initially
starting off as plain rain as surface temperatures hover just
above freezing. Isolated pockets of freezing rain will be possible
initially where temperatures remain near freezing. By late afternoon
and evening temperatures will drop below freezing changing the
rain to freezing rain... possibly mixed with snow or sleet.
Precipitation will become widespread late tonight and continue
through Saturday morning before changing back to plain rain.

Total ice accumulations of a few hundredths to up to one tenth of
an inch will be possible across the Susquehanna region... the southern
tier of New York and the northern tier of Pennsylvania through
Saturday morning.

Travel across the area will become hazardous... especially
Friday night as surface temperatures cool. Anyone traveling
across the area should allow extra time to reach their
destinations as roadways will become slippery and hazardous.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow... sleet... or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities... and use caution while
driving.