Major Winter Storm to Impact the Region through Today

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
1242 AM EST Thu Nov 27 2025

NYZ032-033-272100-
/O.CON.KALY.LE.W.0005.251127T2100Z-251129T0600Z/
Northern Herkimer-Hamilton-
Including the cities of Nobleboro, Hoffmeister, Long Lake,
Northwood, Atwell, Big Moose, Sabattis, Eagle Bay, Wells,
McKeever, and Old Forge
1242 AM EST Thu Nov 27 2025

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations
of 6 to 12 inches in the most persistent lake effect bands. Wind
gusts as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Hamilton and Northern Herkimer Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 1 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. Travel could be difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The lake effect snow band will set up across
areas along and north of Route 28 late this afternoon into this
evening before slowly dropping southward tonight into Friday
morning. Additional upslope snow showers will continue through
Friday afternoon before tapering off Friday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally
heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can
also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather,
visibility, and road conditions.

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

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NYZ038-272100-
/O.CON.KALY.LE.W.0005.251128T0600Z-251129T1200Z/
Southern Herkimer-
Including the cities of Frankfort, Dolgeville, Herkimer, Ilion,
Little Falls, and Mohawk
1242 AM EST Thu Nov 27 2025

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM FRIDAY TO 7
AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations
of 6 to 12 inches in the most persistent lake effect bands. Wind
gusts as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Herkimer County.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact Thanksgiving holiday travel.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The lake effect band is expected to drop
south into southern Herkimer County late tonight into Friday
morning. It will then set up around or south of the Thruway into
Friday night before diminishing early Saturday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally
heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can
also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather,
visibility, and road conditions.

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

&&

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NYZ039-040-047-082-272100-
/O.CON.KALY.WW.Y.0028.251128T0600Z-251129T1200Z/
Southern Fulton-Montgomery-Schoharie-Northern Fulton-
Including the cities of Livingstonville, Gilboa, Middleburgh,
North Blenheim, Amsterdam, Jefferson, Johnstown, Breakabeen,
Gloversville, Cobleskill, and Caroga Lake
1242 AM EST Thu Nov 27 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM FRIDAY TO 7
AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between
3 and 5 inches in the most persistent lake effect bands. Wind
gusts as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Schoharie, Montgomery, Northern Fulton, and Southern
Fulton Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact Thanksgiving holiday travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally
heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can
also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather,
visibility, and road conditions.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

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Rathbun