Altamont, NY Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 7 PM
EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12
and 18 inches with up to 24 inches in the eastern Catskills,
Berkshires and southern Greens.

* WHERE...All of eastern New York and western New England.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult due snow covered roads and
reduced visibilities. The hazardous conditions will likely impact
the Monday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An impactful long-duration winter storm is
expected Sunday into Monday. Snowfall rates one to two inches per
hour at times, especially Sunday afternoon into Sunday night.
Light snow will linger through much of the day on Monday before
ending by Monday night. The highest snowfall amounts are expected
across the eastern Catskills, Mid Hudson Valley, Berkshires and
southern Greens.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills 10 to 25 below zero expected.
Northwest wind gusts 25 to 35 mph this morning.

* WHERE...In New York, portions of the Mohawk Valley, Capital
District, upper Hudson Valley, eastern Catskills and Schoharie
Valley, the Mid Hudson Valley, and the Taconics. In Connecticut,
all of Litchfield County.

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

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
exposed to these temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

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