Bellows Falls, VT Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and
12 inches with locally higher amounts into the Helderbergs and
Schoharie County. Winds gusting between 30 and 40 mph will lead to
areas of blowing snow.

* WHERE...Schoharie County, the Helderbergs, portions of the Capital
District and the Rensselaer Plateau in eastern New York and all of
southern Vermont.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult.  Visibilities may drop below
1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A powerful nor'easter will impact the region
late this afternoon through Monday. The higher snowfall amounts
will be favored across the higher elevations. Snowfall rates may
reach 1 inch per hour at times tonight into early Monday morning
with up to 2 inches in the Helderbergs and Schoharie County.

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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