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How to Drive When the Visibility Drops

Snow: Tonight into Saturday

Extreme Cold This Weekend

Dangerous Cold Again This Weekend

Frostbite & Hypothermia

Areas of blowing snow will be possible on Saturday due to freshly fallen snow and gusty west to northwest winds. Here are some tips for driving when the visibility is reduced.

In addition to the cold, there will be periods of light to moderate snow developing tonight into Saturday. Most areas will likely see between 1-3", however higher amounts of 3-6" are expected across the northern Taconics, upper Hudson Valley and southern Vermont. As winds increase Saturday, blowing snow will reduce visibility in some areas.

Extreme Cold Warnings & Cold Weather Advisories have been issued for this weekend. Wind chill values as low as 20 to 35 below zero will result in the potential for hypothermia and frostbite for those who spend time outdoors without taking precautions, especially for Saturday night into Sunday morning.

In the wake of a strong cold front, dangerous cold conditions will return to eastern New York and western New England this weekend. Wind chill values (feels-like temperatures) are expected to fall to 20 to 35 degrees below zero with some of these values even occurring during the daytime.

Cold outside? Avoid the risk of frostbite and hypothermia by dressing in layers, covering exposed skin, and limiting time outdoors. If someone might be experiencing either condition, seek medical attention immediately — and know your actions.