Gov. Kathy Hochul urged New Yorkers to exercise caution as a mix of winter weather is set to impact multiple regions across the state beginning Wednesday.
Parts of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, Central New York, Mohawk Valley and the Capital Region will see a mix of snow, rain and freezing rain starting Wednesday morning.
Though temperatures will remain above freezing, the combination of precipitation could make the Wednesday evening commute hazardous.
The Hudson Valley will see rain Wednesday, with the potential for areas of higher elevation to experience some ice. Snowmelt and rain could also cause ice jams and flooding.
“We are almost to spring, but New Yorkers can’t let their guard down just yet when it comes to staying safe in winter weather,” Hochul said.
“Ice is dangerous — take it slow when driving and build in extra travel time for yourself between stops. Safety is our number one priority, and I continue to urge everyone to monitor their local forecasts,” the governor added.
There is potential for additional winter weather to impact the state Friday through Sunday, though forecasts remain uncertain.
Residents should closely monitor their local forecasts and check for updates issued by the National Weather Service.
Officials recommend enabling government emergency alerts on mobile phones and signing up for real-time weather and emergency alerts by texting their county or borough name to 333111.