Weather Alert in New York
Winter Storm Warning issued February 22 at 5:07AM EST until February 23 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY
AREAS AFFECTED: Schoharie; Western Schenectady; Eastern Schenectady; Western Albany; Eastern Albany; Western Rensselaer; Eastern Rensselaer; Bennington; Western Windham; Eastern Windham
DESCRIPTION: * 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.
INSTRUCTION: If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
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Weather Topic: What is Freezing Rain?
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Freezing rain is a condition where precipitation which has fallen in the form of
water droplets reaches temperatures which are below freezing and freezes upon
coming into contact
with surface objects. The result of this precipitation is a glaze of ice which
can be damaging to plants and man-made structures. A severe onset of freezing
rain which results in a very thick glaze of ice is known as an ice storm.
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Weather Topic: What is Hail?
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Hail is a form of precipitation which is recognized by large solid balls or
clumps of ice. Hail is created by thunderstorm clouds with strong updrafts of wind.
As the hailstones remain in the updraft, ice is deposited onto them until their
weight becomes heavy enough for them to fall to the earth's surface.
Hail storms can cause significant damage to crops, aircrafts, and man-made structures,
despite the fact that the duration is usually less than ten minutes.
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