SCHOHARIE; WESTERN GREENE; WESTERN ULSTER — * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 7 inches with the highest amounts at elevations above 1500 feet.
* WHERE...Schoharie, Western Greene, and Western Ulster Counties.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow will be tapering off from north to south during the morning hours. The heavy, wet nature of the snow can result in isolated power outages, mainly across Schoharie County.
Winter weather in Schoharie; Western Greene; Western Ulster makes roads dangerous, increases the risk of power loss, and can cause cold-related injury during outages. Stranded vehicles are a common hazard.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Expect a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated power-outage risk, and heating stress during any extended loss of service.
Recommended steps: avoid non-essential travel; keep heat sources clear and ventilated; have blankets and a way to charge a phone; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this winter storm and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS