Parts of Upstate New York are under winter storm alerts as a storm system is expected to bring rain to valleys and potentially heavy snow to hilltops.
Hills in southern Madison County to the Southern Tier are expected to receive the heaviest snowfall.
A winter storm warning has been issued for Broome, Delaware, and Sullivan counties in New York, as well as a large portion of northeastern Pennsylvania. This warning, which is the highest level of alert, will be in effect from 4 p.m. today until 4 p.m. on Friday.
The National Weather Service has warned that traveling may become extremely challenging due to heavy snowfall rates of 1-3 inches per hour in certain areas overnight.
Tonight and into Friday, there is a possibility of up to a foot of heavy snowfall in those areas. It is important to note that the snow expected to fall will be quite wet, which can lead to the downing of wires and consequently cause power outages.
Starting at 5 p.m. today, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has implemented a ban on empty commercial vehicles on I-81.
Cities in Upstate New York along the I-90 corridor, from Buffalo to Albany, can expect rain instead of snow due to temperatures remaining above freezing, according to the weather service. However, areas above 1,500 feet may experience snow tonight and on Friday due to the colder air.
The forecast predicts that rain will persist until Saturday. Most of Upstate can expect rainfall ranging from one to two inches, while the lower Hudson Valley may receive up to three inches.
A sigh of relief would be felt by many as it could potentially alleviate the ongoing severe drought in the southeastern corner of New York state.
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